Abstract
This study investigates the prevalence of autistic traits among individuals with high IQ, specifically in populations whose admission to high-IQ societies requires a score in the 98ᵗʰ percentile or above. The investigation incorporates a meticulous bibliographic review, complemented by interviews with representatives from high-IQ societies such as Intertel, Infinity International Society (IIS), ePiq, and ISI Society. These societies report the absence of an explicit criterion for autism diagnosis during the admission process, which is based solely on supervised psychometric IQ tests. Nonetheless, these organizations acknowledge a notable incidence of IQ reports coinciding with preexisting autism diagnoses but do not believe they constitute the majority or even half of the individuals. A survey conducted with members of the “Gifted” group, represented by high-IQ individuals from various nationalities with a predominance of Europeans and Brazilians, revealed that while the majority of participants had taken IQ tests, those diagnosed with autism did not constitute the majority. This phenomenon suggests a significant barrier in the comprehensive assessment of autism in contexts where the primary focus is intelligence measurement. This study implies the need for a deeper integration of neuropsychological diagnoses into the admission processes of these societies for a more precise mapping of the intersections between high IQ and autistic traits.
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