How Our Shortcuts Can Be Both Brilliant and Baffling, Especially for Neurodivergent Minds!

Embracing the Maze: Navigating the Intricacies of Mental Shortcuts in the Neurodivergent Mind

We all know the feeling: you walk into a room, someone smiles, and suddenly you're convinced they love your new haircut (or, conversely, that they're secretly judging your mismatched socks). These instant judgments, fueled by biases and assumptions, are our brains taking shortcuts. They're not always bad – in fact, they can be incredibly efficient. Imag…