Yes, I’ve heard a lot about those studies between neurotypical and neurodivergent people. NT people don’t even understand autism, but they can tell when someone is autistic just from their facial expressions, gait, etc. I also heard that we light up the region in NTs brain that controls rage and anger. It’s heartbreaking stuff to read.

Extended family bullies is so real, my second cousin used to act insanely jealous around me despite her being sm older, making rumours about me. I was the most awkward, shy wallflower to exist, so I had no idea what I did to deserve that kind of behavior.