@ndolson IME, that's not the case.

For neurotypicals not asking questions is often a sign that they don't know what's being discussed, as they either zoned out or are too afraid to ask. This happens in classrooms or in corporate meetings everywhere. Asking questions is a sign that the individual wants to pay attention.

I'm neurotypical, and I've learned to be the one in the room asking all the dumb questions. It helps me, but also the audience that's too afraid to ask.