yourautisticlife , 29 days ago

@actuallyautistic

I'm not surprised by the result they discuss in the following article. I think self-awareness of our conditions is critical for neurodivergent folks to have a chance at flourishing.

Here's the Scientific American article making this argument:

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/neurodivergent-kids-flourish-when-theyre-taught-how-their-brains-work/

I've actually argued this multiple times myself. Here, I argue that neurodivergence should be part of the school curriculum:

https://www.yourautisticlife.com/2023/09/21/on-the-importance-of-teaching-neurodivergence/

And here I argue against hiding a diagnosis of neurodivergence from kids:

https://www.yourautisticlife.com/2024/04/20/do-not-condemn-your-child-to-a-life-of-confusion/

I think self-awareness is important, but I sure hope that people don't get from this that once a neurodivergent kid knows about their own condition, everything is solved.

I'm autistic, yes. I know my limitations, yes. I still need to nap a few times a day, I suffer from insomnia, and I don't aim to return to an office. This does not change from the fact that I know about my conditions.

#ActuallyAutistic #neurodivergent