Not Everything Needs an Upside: Neurodivergent Reflections on AuDHD and Mental Health

Dr. Megan Anna Neff critiques the pressure within neurodiversity-affirming spaces to identify positive aspects of neurodivergent conditions like autism and ADHD. She argues that framing these identities through potential upsides can create harmful expectations and invalidate the genuine struggles individuals experience. The author emphasizes that it is valid for people to acknowledge that some aspects of their neurodivergence are simply difficult without needing to find a silver lining.

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All articles from 31 July 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.