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The term "I think he (she) is on the spectrum," is a term created to disenfranchise those of high intelligence.

It is a term with the same goals as the term "Conspiracy Theorist."

Both are terms designed to dismiss the thoughts and reasoning of the highly intelligent amongst us.

Both are disgusting abuses of smart people.

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That may be how you view the term "on the spectrum", however it is not how it is meant nor how many of us see it.

On the spectrum is used to identify those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. "The spectrum" is the official diagnosis, and is often used when generally referring to other developmental disorders. 

My nephew is also on the spectrum and though he is of high intelligence he has great difficulty in being able to process nuance and he has trouble reading and understanding common body language and behaviors. He has trouble making friends and communicating with those that he does not know.

I find people that are on the spectrum extremely interesting. I think that they have a lot to teach us.