Did you know that neurotypical folks just can not think about anything for a period of time? Yeah, me neither.

#Autism and #ADHD lead to less synaptic pruning which results in a higher density of synaptic connections. This leads to brain hyperconnectivity, which is the cause of sensory overload and reduced filtering of irrelevant stimuli. It is as well a reason for difficulties with executive functions.

I wish I sometimes just could NOT think.

@jascha @adelinej I call fake news. They're gaslighting us.

(I know from anecdotal evidence that thinking about nothing is a thing. I just can't imagine it.)

@GinevraCat @jascha @adelinej I feel the same way about people who claim they can see those Magic Eye things, and also people who say that they can literally visually perceive memories and things they imagine.
@Meyerweb @jascha @adelinej um.....guilty on both counts.
(I worked at it, though)