I – Autism Dictionary

ICD (International Classification of Diseases – World health organisation) See DSM

Implosion an autistic implosion is the same as a meltdown, only more damaging and there are little to no external cues that it is happening. During an implosion the person will often retreat to their safe place (elopement). The increased damage results from not being able to externalise their anger and therefore turns that anger inwards, often blaming themself for not being able to cope. Most damaging when the person doesn’t know that they are autistic, and they don’t know or understand what is happening.
Further reading: https://reframingautism.org.au/all-about-autistic-shutdown-guide-for-allies/

Imposter Syndrome is a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent, often intense, fear of being exposed as a fraud, despite evidence of their competence. It’s characterised by self-doubt, attributing success to external factors, and a fear of not living up to expectations. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and even burnout.
further reading: https://embrace-autism.com/introducing-autistic-impostor-syndrome/

Interoception Interoception is an internal sensory system in which the physical and emotional states of the person are consciously or unconsciously noticed, recognised and responded to. For example:

• a person notices their stomach is rumbling and they have a pulling sensation in their abdomen

• they recognise this as signalling hunger

• they respond by eating something.

Further reading: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/interoception-wellbeing

irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is more common in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) than in the general population. The reasons for this increased prevalence are not fully understood, but factors like shared genetic predispositions, altered gut microbiome, and potential links to central sensitivity syndromes are being investigated.

IQ People on the spectrum are as varied as neuro-typicals, with low IQ (with high focusing, a low IQ can look like high IQ), average IQ and high IQ. We tend to lean more to the higher end, but because of our overall difficulties and especially social problems, this can look low to some people. Take it with a grain of salt, it’s only a number and not an indication of one’s abilities.