A final question, does access to such tools for people with lower support needs in any way support, enhance, or replace access to traditional supports, especially when we note all their inadequacies and inefficiencies as well? 6/6

While the risks are real (bias, privacy, overreach, the ecological impact of energy expenditure, and more…), I think there’s promise here—especially when neurodivergent people are involved not just as users, but as designers and decision-makers. 5/6

AI is also supporting some neurodivergent people in navigating daily life: breaking down tasks, managing routines, writing clearer emails, or scaffolding complex projects. The ability to externalise thinking and reduce mental load is a kind of cognitive unburdening. 4/6

Chatbots are being used by many with and without formal diagnosis to rehearse conversations, decode confusing social cues, or simply talk through a thought without fear of misunderstanding. The lack of stakes, tone policing, or pressure to “perform” makes these tools uniquely accessible. 3/6

Are these experiences being represented in discussions for and against? Two areas stand out for me: Communication without judgment, and execution function. 2/6