A very interesting article - and some very interesting comments, too. I know many people in my circle of acquaintances who are on the spectrum - and have also learned that this can mean many different things for individuals. We must learn to be more open and tolerant, not just of people who are neurodivergent, but also for "normal" people who are shy, have experienced/are experiencing some kind of trauma, etc. We need to be better human beings and strive to understand people as they are and cut them a lot of slack. There is no way of knowing how difficult things may be for a particular person in a particular moment in time. The best way is to have a generous spirit.