I can’t say if I fall within the category of neurodivergent or not. My tendency is to be somewhat antisocial, unlike my wife who is very social and comfortable in large groups. I find I’m most comfortable – most like the real me, if that makes sense – when I’m alone in nature. Just me and my camera, with all my senses turned toward what animals and plants I might encounter. It’s very cathartic, probably the closest I’ll get to a religious experience. I know a number of folks, mostly fellow biologists, who perhaps fit this category better than me, and they typically are much more hyper-focused on their interests and very meticulous. It’s somewhat enviable, since I’m often easily distracted by whatever “shiny new thing” that comes along.
Anyway, a very interesting topic which I’d like to learn more about. How different people view the world through their different neurological make-up is fascinating.