Neurodivergent on Yik Yak | I received a genetic match for my autism.I ugly cried, validating that it’s in my genetics. I was a 90s bebe parents hid my diagnosis cuz of shame(both scientists). I’m also a scientist (neuro), I’m not ashamed of us, I❤️our community + differences.

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Neurodivergent 1w

I received a genetic match for my autism.I ugly cried, validating that it’s in my genetics. I was a 90s bebe parents hid my diagnosis cuz of shame(both scientists). I’m also a scientist (neuro), I’m not ashamed of us, I❤️our community + differences.

390 upvotes, 6 comments. Yik Yak image post by Anonymous in Neurodivergent. "I received a genetic match for my autism.I ugly cried, validating that it’s in my genetics. I was a 90s bebe parents hid my diagnosis cuz of shame(both scientists). I’m also a scientist (neuro), I’m not ashamed of us, I❤️our community + differences."

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Anonymous 1w

I wish they had this for ADHD, the struggles of real ADHD have gotten watered down by people thinking every brain imperfection is ADHD

Anonymous 1w

Proud of you!

Anonymous 1w

Anonymous 1w

How do you get a genetic match? I was diagnosed with “Asperger’s” in ‘08 but I don’t think I got a genetic test for it.

Anonymous

#1 1w

Thx ☺️

Anonymous 1w

What are they matching you with exactly? A specific gene? That’s really cool that your university did that research!! If you don’t mind me asking, what university do you go to?