introversion vs autism

[Aleric]

There is some evidence that highly technical people tend to score high on the autism spectrum.  I read Temple Grandin's book "Animals in Translation" and found myself asking "Doesn't everybody think like that."  I did some research and, sure enough, I scored high on the autism spectrum.

BUT

Many of the qualities that are analyzed as relevant to autism are also relevant to introversion.  This got me wondering - could there be a relation between the two?  The elongated neural pathway of the introvert and the greater energy required - could it be draining energy from other parts of the brain resulting in autism-like blocks of brain functioning?  Could the spectrum actually be extrovert-introvert-autistic?

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[graphicidentity]

I was recently diagnosed as being on the asperger spectrum (a form of autism). And around the same time someone gave me the book "The Introvert Advantage". So I agree there is a definite relationship between introversion and autism.The only trait I would question is the capacity to show empathy. While the book indicates introverts demonstrate lots of empathy, autistic types more often do not.

[moraine]

I used to think I was autistic. It was long ago, when I was trying to be more outgoing and extroverted. As a result, I was constantly overtired and not able to follow any conversation during meetings.
Now I don?t recognize autism because, when I give myself enough time to rest and when I choose friends more carefully, I can be quite outgoing and talkative and able to built friendships when I really want to.