“On the spectrum” is just a better way of saying they’re obviously retarded — and I mean this in the scientific, medical, psychiatric way. I’m not trying to insult anyone here.
High functioning ASD is not easy to diagnose, but let’s say it’s already been clearly identified. Whether or not they’re on the spectrum is not the question here.
Knowing that they are — let’s say it’s every one of your potential co-workers, supervisor, decision makers, so-called “friends”, etc. — would you find yourself feeling superior to want to dive in and engage in daily endeavors? Practice your social skills? Help others practice theirs?
Or would you think you’d be struggling every little step such that the effort is not worth your time?
You’re outnumbered. What would you do?
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It just depends on what your goals are professionally. If you don’t mind clocking in and not challenging yourself- this seems perfect. I’m not saying that’s bad, as you will still get raises and rise in the company over time, but you wouldn’t be challenging yourself at all. What aspirations do you have professionally?
Well, using your definition of the word, this post is definitely on the spectrum