Exploring High Intelligence as Neurodivergence

High intelligence, often measured by IQ tests, is generally regarded as a desirable trait that brings advantages in various domains. However, the idea that high intelligence may actually be a form of neurodivergence has recently gained some traction, challenging traditional views on the subject. Neurodivergence refers to the concept that neurological differences, such as those found in autism, AD/HD, and dyslexia, should be recognised and accepted as natural variations in the human genome, rather than treated as disorders or deficits. This perspective has led some researchers and advocates to question whether high intelligence, with its associated cognitive, emotional, and social characteristics, could also be considered a type of neurodivergence.