JosephR I agree. Autism is not a synonym for stupid. Manipulation is neither smart. Honest human reaction is complicated and owned by the individual. General norms are not hard to understand. I don't think humans follow any formula of feelings when it gets to true feelings and reactions. I think a person (any person) can be manipulative or lie to an extent. Whether they are successful or not is something else. In speaking of generalities I do not believe it comes naturally (instinctively) to anyone on the autism spectrum. It actually does not come naturally to children. Lying and Manipulation is a learned behaviour.

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