Infodumping

Infodumping is supplying a large amount of information at once. The term was first used in 1978 in the Proceedings of the Southeastcon Region 3 Conference 353.^[1]

Over time, the term was adopted in the context of literature (particularly within science fiction^[2]) as well as by the autistic community.^[3] In the latter, "infodumping" is understood as one element of autistic expression, particularly as it relates to their topics of interest.^[4]^[5]^[6] Infodumping is also associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.^[7]

Amongst autistic people, infodumping plays a social role in bonding as it is a way of sharing interests.^[8]

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v t e Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Main articles	History of ADHD ADHD in adults ADHD controversies ADHD management ADHD coaching Epidemiology of ADHD Major characteristics: Attention Hyperactivity Impulsivity Infodumping Stimming Emotional dysregulation
Sub-types	ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Presentation (ADHD-I) ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation (ADHD-HI) ADHD Combined Presentation (ADHD-C)
Medications	Stimulants: Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, and others) Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin, Focalin XR) Amphetamine (Evekeo, Adderall, Adzenys XR, Dyanavel XR) Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, Zenzedi, ProCentra, and others) Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) Methamphetamine (Desoxyn) Non-stimulant: Atomoxetine (Strattera) Guanfacine (Tenex (off-label), Intuniv) Clonidine (Catapres (off-label), Kapvay) Bupropion (Wellbutrin (off-label), Zyban) Investigational: List of investigational attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drugs
Related or outdated topics	Delayed gratification Auditory processing disorder Deficits in attention, motor control and perception Developmental coordination disorder Low arousal theory Sluggish cognitive tempo Sensory processing disorder Hunter versus farmer hypothesis
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v t e Autism
Main	Causes Diagnosis Epidemiology Epigenetics Heritability History Memory Pathophysiology Sex and gender Societal and cultural aspects Therapies
Diagnoses	Pervasive developmental disorder Autistic disorder Asperger syndrome Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified Childhood disintegrative disorder High-functioning autism
Associated conditions and phenomena	Alexithymia Anxiety LGBTQ identities Burnout Catatonia Masking Meltdowns Inertia Echolalia Echopraxia Emotional dysregulation Hyperlexia Infodumping Late talker Monotropism Nonspeaking Pathological demand avoidance Pronoun reversal Reading differences Savant syndrome Special interests Stimming Sensory overload Suicide among people with autism
Comorbid conditions	Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder Avoidant personality disorder Anxiety disorder obsessive–compulsive disorder Bipolar disorder Developmental coordination disorder Developmental verbal dyspraxia Epilepsy Gender dysphoria Global developmental delay Intellectual disability Major depressive disorder Schizoid personality disorder Sensory processing disorder Sleep disorder Suicide Tinnitus
Associated syndromes	16p11.2 deletion syndrome 16p11.2 duplication syndrome 17q12 microdeletion syndrome 22q13 deletion syndrome Angelman syndrome Beck–Fahrner syndrome CACNA1C-related disorders CHARGE syndrome Cohen syndrome Cornelia de Lange syndrome DiGeorge syndrome Down syndrome Dup15q Goldenhar syndrome Fetal valproate spectrum disorder Fragile X syndrome Jacobsen syndrome Malan syndrome MECP2 duplication syndrome Neurofibromatosis type I Noonan syndrome Multiple hamartoma syndrome Pitt–Hopkins syndrome Rett syndrome Skraban–Deardorff syndrome Smith–Lemli–Opitz syndrome Sotos syndrome SYNGAP1-related intellectual disability Tatton-Brown–Rahman syndrome Timothy syndrome TRPM3-related neurodevelopmental disorder Tuberous sclerosis Williams syndrome
Related issues	Ableism Autistic rights movement Critical autism studies Discrimination Double empathy problem Employment Military service and conscription Multiple complex developmental disorder Neurodiversity Neuroqueer theory Peripheral neuropathy Reduced affect display Sanism Self-harm Suicidal ideation TEACCH program Twice exceptional Violence and autism
Controversies	Facilitated communication Lancet MMR autism fraud MMR vaccine Rapid prompting method Thiomersal Chelation Combating Autism Act Autistic supremacism
Diagnostic scales	Autism Diagnostic Interview Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Childhood Autism Rating Scale Gilliam Asperger's disorder scale
Screening scales	Autism-spectrum quotient Childhood Autism Spectrum Test Ritvo Autism and Asperger Diagnostic Scale
Lists	Autism-related topics Fictional characters Schools
Accommodations	Autism-friendly Curb cut effect Inclusive design Neurodiversity and labor rights Neuroinclusive design Sensory friendly Supported employment Universal design
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