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== Evolutionary theories of autism ==
== Evolutionary theories of autism ==


It could be that autism is largely a result of impaired brain regions that normally mediate social behavior, but a number of theories have been proposed that aspects of autism could be adaptive, meaning that it increased [[reproductive success]] in the past.
It could be that autism is largely a result of impaired brain regions that normally mediate social behavior, but a number of theories have been proposed that aspects of autism could be adaptive, meaning that it or related behavior patterns may have increased [[reproductive success]] in the past.


One theory suggests ASD represents a 'failed' male evolutionary mating strategy due to overstimulation,<ref name="risktol">https://www.academia.edu/36525083/ADHD_Autism_and_Psychopathy_as_Life_Strategies_The_Role_of_Risk_Tolerance_on_Evolutionary_Fitness</ref> with the more sexually successful counterparts Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Anti-Social Personality Disorder (ASPD, commonly known as 'psychopathy') which are somewhat similar in their etiology and pathology. All three disorders have low empathy in common. ADHD and ASPD in particular have a lower arousal threshold (less or no fear, desire for extreme stimulation, very low inhibition) in common. Low empathy and arousal thresholds (i.e. higher activity levels) are likely adaptive in males, as they facilitate gaining dominance status and therefore access to women.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/BlackPillScience/comments/bnnr6r/teenage_boys_with_adhd_are_much_more_successful/</ref><ref>https://incels.wiki/w/Scientific_Blackpill#On_average.2C_women_are_attracted_to_the_Dark_Triad.E2.80.94narcissism.2C_manipulativeness.2C_.26_psychopathy</ref>
One theory suggests ASD represents a 'failed' male evolutionary mating strategy due to overstimulation,<ref name="risktol">https://www.academia.edu/36525083/ADHD_Autism_and_Psychopathy_as_Life_Strategies_The_Role_of_Risk_Tolerance_on_Evolutionary_Fitness</ref> with the more sexually successful counterparts Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Anti-Social Personality Disorder (ASPD, commonly known as 'psychopathy') which are somewhat similar in their etiology and pathology. All three disorders have low empathy in common. ADHD and ASPD in particular have a lower arousal threshold (less or no fear, desire for extreme stimulation, very low inhibition) in common. Low empathy and arousal thresholds (i.e. higher activity levels) are likely adaptive in males, as they facilitate gaining dominance status and therefore access to women.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/BlackPillScience/comments/bnnr6r/teenage_boys_with_adhd_are_much_more_successful/</ref><ref>https://incels.wiki/w/Scientific_Blackpill#On_average.2C_women_are_attracted_to_the_Dark_Triad.E2.80.94narcissism.2C_manipulativeness.2C_.26_psychopathy</ref>
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