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At no point did he suggest that autism inherently correlates to stupidity or lack of intelligence, you brought those words in yourself. If you look at Maud analytically, she has many symptoms common in people on the autism spectrum. That doesn't mean she's dumb, or any less capable of being intelligent, it just means she's likely autistic, or at least shares many personality traits with someone who would be.
At no point did he suggest that autism inherently correlates to stupidity or lack of intelligence, you brought those words in yourself. If you look at Maud analytically, she has many symptoms common in people on the autism spectrum. That doesn't mean she's dumb, or any less capable of being intelligent, it just means she's likely autistic, or at least shares many personality traits with someone who would be.