Infodumping

Infodumping is the tendency to share an excessive amount of information about a specific topic, while going into great detail.^[1] It is common amongst neurodivergent people, especially those with autism or ADHD. Although infodumping is often represented negatively in media,^[2] advocates suggest it can be beneficial for neurodivergent people, indicating comfort, vulnerability, or trust when sharing information with their neurotypical peers.^[3]

Responses

Infodumping sometimes results in the interests of neurodivergent individuals being labeled as “special interests" - a term now considered outdated and offensive.

non-verbal and paraverbal signals indicating the listener's lack of interest in the topic being infodumped, which can make open communication more difficult.^[5]

References

^ "Help! What is info dumping? ADHD? Is info dumping bad? - Autistic PhD". autisticphd.com/. 2023-05-01. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
^ "Infodump". TV Tropes. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
^ Whelan, ~ Christopher (2020-07-16). "Infodumping: Autistic Love Language". Autistic Rights and Freedoms. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
^ Boren, Ryan (2022-01-22). "The Five Neurodivergent Love Locutions". Stimpunks Foundation. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
^ "Infodumping in Autism: What You Need to Know". www.andnextcomesl.com. Retrieved 2023-12-12.

[1] "Help! What is info dumping? ADHD? Is info dumping bad? - Autistic PhD". autisticphd.com/. 2023-05-01. Retrieved 2023-12-06.

[2] "Infodump". TV Tropes. Retrieved 2024-02-09.

[3] Whelan, ~ Christopher (2020-07-16). "Infodumping: Autistic Love Language". Autistic Rights and Freedoms. Retrieved 2023-12-12.

[4] Boren, Ryan (2022-01-22). "The Five Neurodivergent Love Locutions". Stimpunks Foundation. Retrieved 2023-12-12.

[5] "Infodumping in Autism: What You Need to Know". www.andnextcomesl.com. Retrieved 2023-12-12.

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