Is Autism an evolutionary advantage? Have you ever noticed that “different” is often immediately perceived as a defect? or disadvantage? Being different can seem scary because it’s “new” or “scary” or “unknown”, but can have its advantages too. For an individual, being different may not always be an advantage. But in a population, to have differences is essential for survival. In this video, I share how I see being different comes with pros and cons and how, as a whole, neurological difference is necessary for evolution in general.