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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. | 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 | One theory suggests ASD represents a 'failed' instance of male mating strategies that can be seen in exaggerated forms in two somewhat similar disorders: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and ASPD (Anti-Social Personality Disorder, commonly known as 'psychopathy').<ref name="risktol">https://www.academia.edu/36525083/ADHD_Autism_and_Psychopathy_as_Life_Strategies_The_Role_of_Risk_Tolerance_on_Evolutionary_Fitness</ref> All three disorders have low empathy in common. ADHD and ASPD in particular have a low 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> | ||
ASD males, do have low empathy, so they are hyper-masculine in that regard, but they have a ''high'' arousal threshold as they easily get overstimulated and then withdraw from dominance competitions.<ref name="risktol"></ref> This may, in part, explain, the poor reproductive success of autists.<ref>https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40806-019-00213-0</ref> | ASD males, do have low empathy, so they are hyper-masculine in that regard, but they have a ''high'' arousal threshold as they easily get overstimulated and then withdraw from dominance competitions.<ref name="risktol"></ref> This may, in part, explain, the poor reproductive success of autists.<ref>https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40806-019-00213-0</ref> | ||