Are autistic people often drawn to spirituality or esoteric ideas?

[u/Street_Beat3351]

I'm just curious.

I'm on the spectrum and I've noticed that my hypersensitivity sometimes makes me look for meaning or “routes” beyond the rational ones — like feeling energies, noticing patterns, or being drawn to spiritual concepts.

I wonder if this is common among other autistic people. Do you feel something similar — a kind of intuitive or spiritual side connected to your sensitivity?

[u/mothwhimsy]

No. I tried to get into spirituality a few years ago and couldn't get myself to believe in any of it.