How My ASD Intuition Actually Works

I see my intuition as this thin layer, almost like a holographic information “air” surrounding everything and everyone. This layer… I don’t really like a visual of a layer here, because it can be seen as something lying on top of something else. “Air” fits better, because one may visualize it as an air-like substance containing various drawings of symbols/patterns/designs. Each design represents a condition or an idea. 

For example, a person is talking to me. They express a visible emotion, present ideas in a language available to them, and communicate what they feel is socially appropriate and currently required. I will pick up on it as much as I can, but what I will be most preoccupied with is the disposition patterns forming on top of their actual behavior. I may start comparing those patterns with those I observed in the past and will analyze them. They are obviously not actual drawings in the air - that is just an example to help readers visualize the process - they are mental images and conclusions. 

If I see the conversation or even an individual as an event, then I can also talk about groups of events and groups of groups of events, etc. I form or notice patterns (whichever version you prefer) for separate events or for groups.

This is the way I interact with reality, and this is what I call an intuition. It is simply a type of perception.

No, if you ask me to specify each pattern and show me the analysis on paper or whatnot, I haven’t done it. Well, I have done some of it, but it can hardly be called an analysis. 

My intuitive perception is an experience rather than a strategy. Back in the day, one professor (unknowingly) wanted me to turn it into a strategy. Still, because neither of us was aware of what was actually happening- what she was asking me to do and how to achieve it- it led to nothing.

Ok, I have written almost 500 words. I think that’s enough for now. Now it’s over 500.