There are many factors to development as I have studied the module, both genetics and environment. After eighteen years of life, I understand that my genetics and the environment in which I was raised significantly impacted my development. I am on the Autism Spectrum, and as of now, the leading theory, according to the Kennedy Krieger Institute, is that both genes and their interaction with the environment can contribute to a child having the disorder.

I may not have an intellectual disability, but my socio-emotional processing is not like others. My environment shaped me to use my hyper-fixations to understand the world around me. My family encouraged me in my interest. They surrounded me with books.

I learned how to interact with others through shared interests. I do tend to dump information on anyone willing to listen. It was through these factors that I learned how I turned out the way I did.

How Old Am I?
My chronological age is 18 years old. According to Psycho-tests.com, my psychological age is 45 years old.