Neurodivergent on Yik Yak | Men aren’t more likely to be autistic, they’re more likely to be diagnosed because the criteria were built around autistic boys. Also, let’s not say most men’s dating behavior can be explained by autism, because that’s not a great look for autism.

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Neurodivergent 2w

Men aren’t more likely to be autistic, they’re more likely to be diagnosed because the criteria were built around autistic boys. Also, let’s not say most men’s dating behavior can be explained by autism, because that’s not a great look for autism.

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Anonymous 2w

The men behaviors can be better explained by how fathers are expected to act and are portrayed in media as well as how good boyfriends are portrayed in media. It tends to be more emotionally distant (but still loves you), gives stuff, is very able in all the ways, does acts of service Like that can come across as autistic stereotypes at times but it very much so is the normal and expected way for a boyfriend to behave

Anonymous 2w

Most male dating issues can be explained by entitlement & poor communication. Autism can contribute to both but a reason is not an excuse. I’m also autistic, single, and weird as hell. Looking for another weirdo like me and wish there was more infrastructure around me to meet people in person because my demi ass can’t tell whether I like someone through a screen so online dating is an annoying crapshoot.

Anonymous 2w

I thought #3 had deleted their comments but it seems they just blocked me instead. Not sure why tbh.

Anonymous 2w

Surely you have something research-based to support this and aren’t at all just spreading anecdotal experiences and theories like they are true. Because that sure would be a dumbass thing to do.

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Anonymous 2w

Tf is a great look for autism? Like it’s not some pretty little fun thing Like being emotionally distant and detached, getting upset over random little things but not caring at all about anything for other things. Like all of those are common complaints about dating men and all signs of autism

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Anonymous

#1 2w

No, I’m saying that excusing the behaviors that women complain about in men with ‘they’re probably autistic’ isn’t great. I know it’s not a ‘pretty fun thing’ but it’s not an excuse for every man’s behavior either and using it as an excuse for making women uncomfortable is not okay.

Anonymous

OP 2w

Yeah I’m not saying it’s ok I’m saying it’s probably caused by autism Both can be true at once, like social standards exist for a reason and a big thing with autism is not understanding and ignoring them which leads to A LOT of problems the ones u described included which once again are still problems

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Anonymous

#1 2w

Like I’m an autistic girl and myself and seven other girls are currently being harassed by a man at my school but people don’t do shit bc they say ‘he just doesn’t understand boundaries’.

Anonymous

#1 2w

A very small percentage (2.2%) of the adult population is autistic. This is an estimate, including the undiagnosed and including women. So no, you can’t say much of male behavior is explained by autistic traits.

Anonymous

#3 2w

If you’re addressing me, then yes, studies support that 1. The difference between amount of autism diagnoses in female vs male patients becomes smaller as more research is conducted, attributed to the lack of research done on female autism in the past and 2. The estimated percent of all adults with autism is well under 90%. It’s usually close to 2.2%, though everything in science is a theory subject to further research. Therefore, 90% of men’s dating behavior CANNOT be explained by autism.

Anonymous

OP 2w

Which studies?

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Anonymous

#3 2w

If you literally look up the two facts I just stated you can confirm them. I first heard them during a psychology course and checked again just now with scholarly research (NIH and other similar sources) but I’m not going to provide links to someone who has provided no evidence of their own and has suggested I’m a ‘dumbass’

Anonymous

OP 2w

I’m not the one who ambiguously referenced “studies.” Stand on business and show your work.

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Anonymous

#3 2w

I don’t owe you shit after you called me a dumbass for denying a ridiculous claim that 90% of male dating behavior is caused by autism. Do you think that 90% of men are autistic? Is this at all realistic? Or are you just trying to make excuses?

Anonymous

OP 2w

Someone can’t read, I see. Have fun with your “studies.” 😂

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Anonymous

#3 2w

yikes bud

Anonymous

#3 2w

this is a link i found after abt 2 minutes? since i hope to god u didnt just come on here to call someone a dumbass for stating facts and talking about something v serious in this society (the gender gap in autism & the illogicality of blaming most men’s behavior in relationships on it) https://news.mit.edu/2022/studies-autism-women-bias-0908#:~:text=In%20recent%20years%2C%20researchers%20who,women%20in%20studies%20of%20autism.

Anonymous

OP 2w

Pretty sure 3 is the same person that claimed men are naturally resistant to loneliness. Don’t feel bad op.