We do know that folks who pay close attention to things that most of us ignore (or just don’t notice) can have remarkable insights. But they are often also the people who don’t see an upside for trying to elucidate those insights to others.
It makes a good story line, but it’s dangerous to think all autistic kids are hidden geniuses with super powers. It is not dangerous to be reminded that they are people, with varied levels of intelligence. They have a harder thing with some of the social stuff than others.
The people you have to watch out for, that are not on Jack’s spectrum, are the people that can’t tell the difference between developing a relationship and manipulating a relationship.
Wiley, thanks for being respectful towards those of us on the spectrum. Jack is honestly the first fictional character with ASD I’ve seen that is even close to the reality. Although I wish I had his gift for insight.
Kveldulf over 4 years ago
Yesterday I didn’t know why Jack said Dumay. I thought he meant dummy but it is just his version of Danae.
I think I am going to like this branch of the story even more than Joe’s “rescue trip”.
Concretionist over 4 years ago
We do know that folks who pay close attention to things that most of us ignore (or just don’t notice) can have remarkable insights. But they are often also the people who don’t see an upside for trying to elucidate those insights to others.
lee85736 over 4 years ago
That’s a nice train of thought in the third and fourth panels. My own train of thought is more like an engine and a caboose.
Scorpio Premium Member over 4 years ago
Medically he may look like he is on the spectrum, but if is he psychic, that may also explain a few things.
pcolli over 4 years ago
That’s just like my mind.
LilyGilder over 4 years ago
Lately I feel as if my “train” has never left the station. If it did, it might derail anyway!
dflak over 4 years ago
My mind is like my cat. It goes out at night and comes back worse for the wear. I don’t want to know where it’s been.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Sort of reminds me of Nebish. We could be entering a whole new zone of fantasy. Cool, that.
bbenoit over 4 years ago
Jack pronounced her name as “Dumay”, the child is perceptive in many ways.
Darwinskeeper over 4 years ago
I always thought Jeremy was a little on the spectrum, Jack just seems to be a little further out there.
Drag0nr1der over 4 years ago
I transport special needs children, and they are pretty mystical and fantastic.
mfrasca over 4 years ago
Dodes’ka-den
marilynnbyerly over 4 years ago
I’ve never heard of the autism spectrum including psychic abilities, but it doesn’t surprise me.
locake over 4 years ago
I know a lot of people on the Spectrum and they usually only think of themselves. They are not concerned about other people’s issues.
GiantShetlandPony over 4 years ago
It makes a good story line, but it’s dangerous to think all autistic kids are hidden geniuses with super powers. It is not dangerous to be reminded that they are people, with varied levels of intelligence. They have a harder thing with some of the social stuff than others.
The people you have to watch out for, that are not on Jack’s spectrum, are the people that can’t tell the difference between developing a relationship and manipulating a relationship.
6turtle9 over 4 years ago
It is so rare that this particular comment section is so civil and humane. Nice to see.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member over 4 years ago
The kid is psychic and unappreciated.
Ernest Lemmingway over 4 years ago
Wiley, thanks for being respectful towards those of us on the spectrum. Jack is honestly the first fictional character with ASD I’ve seen that is even close to the reality. Although I wish I had his gift for insight.
bakana over 4 years ago
It took me a minute to realize that he’s mispronouncing Danae as Dumay.
bakana over 4 years ago
It’s not the Autism Spectrum he’s on, it’s the Cassandra Spectrum.