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 all I know is that I do stuff specifically to feel like I’m not constantly thinking. Exercise, reading, games, etc.

If I’m just idle my brain doesn’t stop. Either I occupy its cycles or it chooses how it wants to do it.

I don’t think allistic people have this same relationship or feeling about their mind.