What do you think? I was shocked when I realized that's what people in Western countries think, including my friends and colleagues.
#Israel

On another note, did you know that
Sacha Baron Cohen's cousin, PhD Simon Baron-Cohen, directs the Autism Research Centre at Cambridge? One of the most cited autism researchers – and still quoted for that “empathy deficit” theory. He long claimed autistic people lack empathy.

Those who know bipolar well - what exactly in bipolar disorder goes beyond what’s explained by AuDHD and PDA?

I love posting that I don’t believe in bipolar because what they call bipolar is often just undiagnosed PDA. Then I end up arguing in the comments until people miss their bedtime. A magnet for PDA.

Therapy can be difficult for autistic and ADHD people.
Especially if you’ve got PDA, pathological demand avoidance.
Some of us can’t stand having weekly appointments and being expected to show up.
Some hate talking about themselves on command.
Some just can’t easily agree with another person -

Just give me a reason for a side quest

#adhd #procrastination #dogs

It drives me absolutely mad that people think autism means a lack of empathy. And what really gets to me - what terrifies and enrages me - is that it’s my own friends who think that. “Highly empathetic” undiagnosed autistics. Help!

ADHD is genetic and highly heritable

Spring in Berlin

RFK Jr. - disaster for neurodivergent people?

ChatGPT thinks this is the only way to save humanity. Do you agree?

Very personal video. Two years in the making.

youtu.be/CmkJweU9vmg?...