Inside the Pickle Jar: Connecting with the Spectrum

High IQ, Slow Processing: The Hidden Link That Explains Your Neurodivergent Experience

• Tonya Weaver • Episode 50

Hey pickle pals! Tonya here with a revelation that explains SO much about the neurodivergent experience!

In this landmark episode, I explore groundbreaking research connecting high IQ with processing differences - solving the mystery of why so many brilliant minds struggle with seemingly "simple" tasks.

You'll discover:

  • Why many high-IQ individuals remain undiagnosed until adulthood
  • The science behind the "smart but scattered" paradox
  • Practical strategies for parents, teachers, and employers
  • How recognizing this pattern transforms self-understanding

This isn't just academic - this research explains that confusing lifetime experience of excelling at complex problems while missing social cues or struggling with transitions.

Link to Study: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.11.02.21265802v2

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