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 @Stephanie really? I don’t think I believe that’s true, is there like a study or something? It’s not like the brain has an off switch (unless you count certain drugs I guess) so how would one go about not thinking? You’d immediately notice you’re not thinking which mean thinking about not thinking and aaaa i’ve managed to confuse myself just trying to imagine this