i don't see why you Have to write someone neurotypical, then, or even think of it in those terms; neurotypical and neurodivergent aren't the two options of a binary but a spectrum as well. so—and not to be cliche—maybe just write the characters as characters first and then tweak them as you deem fit to best serve your story. if that means toning down some of qualities of theirs, then you start looking at it from that lens.

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I just don’t write neurotypical characters, I’m handing out disorders like Oprah “and you get some autism and you get adhd and you’ve got ocd and you’re bi polar and you’re depressed”

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I literally have the same problem. I would suggest writing a list of things that a neurotypical person would not say or do, and once you are editing your page, look at the actions, behaviors, and quotes from your character and compare it to the list. If they are in conflict, take those things out and replace them with a secondary list: this list is of things a neurotypical person WOULD do and say. I hope this helps! If you find yourself stuck, I can help you write the two lists.

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honestly. i just write characters that make no sense to me. because i can't understand neurotypical mindset at all. granted i don't think it comes across well so probably don't take this advice

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How are they coming across that way?

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It takes practice, that’s for sure. It helps to make their hobbies and interests kinda basic lol. Also, just looking up executive function and making sure the character has all those skills.

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