The distinction between Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP) and autistic individuals is crucial for proper support. While HSPs process information deeply and intuitively connect social context, autistic individuals often struggle with context and rely on reasoned logic. This article is my interpretation of a recent communiqué from Peter Vermeulen (Belgian expert autism), Séverine Van De Voorde (Belgian expert in ADHD and high sensitivity) and Esther Bergsma (high sensitivity expert from the Netherlands) on the subject. Misdiagnosis can lead to ineffective support, underscoring the need for precise distinctions in neurodivergent diagnoses.
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The European Autist 