Infodumping - Wikipedia

Infodumping is the action of supplying a large (typically excessive or unwieldy) 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]

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^ "Info-dump, N.". Oxford English Dictionary. Oxford UP. July 2023. doi:10.1093/OED/3631480232. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
^ "infodump". Oxford Reference. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
^ "Glossary". Reframing Autism. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
^ Nelson, Jennifer (2022-05-25). "An Analysis of Self-published Novels by Autistic Authors as a Form of Advocacy". Ought: The Journal of Autistic Culture. 3 (2). doi:10.9707/2833-1508.1090. ISSN 2833-1508.
^ Farahar, Chloe (2023). "Autistic identity, culture, community, and space for well-being". In Milton, Damian; Ryan, Sara (eds.). The Routledge international handbook of critical autism studies. Routledge international handbooks (1 ed.). London New York, NY: Routledge (published 2022). ISBN 978-1-003-05657-7.
^ Cola, Meredith; Zampella, Casey J.; Yankowitz, Lisa D.; Plate, Samantha; Petrulla, Victoria; Tena, Kimberly; Russell, Alison; Pandey, Juhi; Schultz, Robert T.; Parish-Morris, Julia (2022). "Conversational adaptation in children and teens with autism: Differences in talkativeness across contexts". Autism Research. 15 (6): 1090–1108. doi:10.1002/aur.2693. ISSN 1939-3792. PMC 9167260. PMID 35199482.
^ Leahy, Meghan (November 8, 2022). "Advice | My daughter with ADHD often needs to 'info dump.' How do we manage?". Washington Post.

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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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 Autism and LGBTQ identities Autistic burnout Autistic catatonia Autistic masking Autistic meltdown Echolalia Echopraxia Emotional dysregulation Hyperlexia Infodumping Late talker Monotropism Nonverbal autism Pathological demand avoidance Pronoun reversal Savant syndrome Special interests Stimming Sensory overload
Comorbid conditions	Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Anxiety disorder obsessive–compulsive disorder Developmental coordination disorder Epilepsy Intellectual disability Sensory processing disorder Global developmental delay Developmental verbal dyspraxia
Associated syndromes	22q13 deletion syndrome Angelman syndrome CHARGE syndrome Cohen syndrome Cornelia de Lange syndrome DiGeorge syndrome Down syndrome Fetal valproate spectrum disorder Fragile X syndrome MECP2 duplication syndrome Neurofibromatosis type I Noonan syndrome Multiple hamartoma syndrome Rett syndrome Smith–Lemli–Opitz syndrome Timothy syndrome Tuberous sclerosis Williams syndrome
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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
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