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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've just started reading the book, having watched the Netflix show. It is different in a lot of ways.

Jolene molests Beth when they are 12 and 8 years old. She is also having a relationship with Ferguson, the guy who dishes out the drugs.

It is quite a different book. There is nothing about autism, unless you look at the description of Mr. Shiebal. He definitely reads as very much on the spectrum, but Beth, no.[/quote]

I read the book years ago so am going off memory.

I remember very well what you mention, but overall my impression is that the series is consistent with the spirit of the book. That said, the author definitely didn’t give a half second’s thought to Beth on the spectrum. She was a once in a generation (or more) genius who also came from trauma.[/quote]

I agree. And that was my opinion before I read the book. I suspect some folks who are hung up on the Autism theory just haven't met that many people who don't conform to their standards of "normality" without some super complicated diagnosis. [/quote]

Super complicated? It's a spectrum disorder that explains a wide range of quirks and differences. Beth was a quirky person who acted very differently than her peers. It's not a huge leap of logic to wonder if she was considered on the spectrum. But that's insulting to a few people on here apparently.[/quote]

Who do you consider her "peers" though? None of the other people in the show had anything close to her set of experiences. I don't think there was anything typical at all about her environment - or talent. The Russians even called out her defining characteristic - she was an orphan.

People aren't "insulted" - they just don't agree with you. Why is that so hard for you to grasp?

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People who just say "no" and insist its trauma only haven't offered up anything compelling to back up the assertion. People talking about autism are providing links from people who recognize Beth's mannerisms and personality which make a lot of sense and see well thought out.  I don't agree with the trauma is the only explanation because the people saying it aren't offering any insights or other evidence of people similar to Beth who suffered trauma and had very similar quirks and differences. So, frankly, you aren't making a very convincing case for your opinion so I don't take you very seriously.[/quote]

It's difficult to "prove" a negative.

But how about this post from earlier....the opinion of the screenwriter and actress who discuss her background, *not* some underlying difference: 
http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/270/922168.page#18632844

Since you are dwelling seriously on this topic, how much do you think confirmation bias may be affecting opinions here? 
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