The Two Articles from the Economist:
Researchers are questioning if ADHD should be seen as a disorder. The Economist, October 30, 2024. https://archive.is/a4xbu
ADHD should not be treated as a disorder. The Economist, October 30, 2024. https://archive.is/hNPIQ#selection-97…
Why do the categories have to be mutually exclusive? ADHD is a neurodivergent condition that can cause disability.
I like the way the second article addresses how we shouldn’t force ADHD people to conform to neurotypical standards in the classroom.
However, in a world where survival is based on being able to get enough money to get housing and food, and the said acquisition of this money depends on performing in a world that is built for neurotypicals, you bet your ass that ADHD is a disability.
I’m pretty sure I’m disabled.
ADHD is a disability. Only people with no familiarity with it would claim it doesn’t impair our ability to function in society.
If this is the case than anything beyond a perfect clone is a disability. Shorter than 6’ as a man? Disability. Flat chest as a woman? Disability. Eyes too far apart? Disability.
I have ADHD and I’ve managed life pretty fine, because when I was growing up I was just ‘energetic’. I managed to control my issues over time. Granted – I’m not as severe as some cases; but I think the severity is what should be considered the disease, not the ADHD itself.
Most people don’t have ADHD. You had to do something most people don’t have to do. You adapted to your condition, and without support. I’m sorry you didn’t get the recognition you may have benefitted from as a child.
Recognizing my disability doesn’t make me helpless or lazy, it helps me get the resources that enable me to perform like the world expects.
Being 6ft tall can give you joint and heart problems in later life. Flat-chested women can be excellent swimmers. Having eyes too far apart might make you an unsafe driver.
If ADHD is recognized as a disability it’s also because it can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, even if some individuals learn to manage their symptoms, if you had to manage your issue I understand it may not have been for free
You realize there’s people missing limbs that would probably say they manage life pretty fine?
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