Neurodivergent on Yik Yak | I know a lot of people here don’t like the phrase “autism is a superpower” for a variety of reasons but honestly once I learned I was autistic I spent time learning how to navigate life with it and I’ve never been happier and more productive.

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Neurodivergent 4d

I know a lot of people here don’t like the phrase “autism is a superpower” for a variety of reasons but honestly once I learned I was autistic I spent time learning how to navigate life with it and I’ve never been happier and more productive.

Anonymous 4d

For me the disorder wasn’t the superpower, it was the diagnosis which made me much more aware of my strengths and weaknesses and I’ve been able to use that knowledge to practice improving my weaknesses and taking advantage of my strengths with no remorse

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Anonymous 3d

I don’t think it’s a superpower, I think it’s just a trait and learning you have it means you can navigate life better and healthier.

Anonymous 3d

I think it’s more so a management plan for a chronic condition can be life changing. My old HS tutor has a kid who has severe autism, he will likely never speak, and had major struggles with everything, even just walking. People forget “has hobbies” isn’t the only kinda autism out there.

Anonymous

#2 3d

This is less of a problem with autism and more of a problem with society. Non-verbal communication is not wrong or bad and suggesting otherwise is completely ableist.

Anonymous

#1 3d

My sensitivity to detail is 100% my greatest strength as an artist. Speak for yourself.

Anonymous

#2 3d

This is like blaming poor people for suffering under capitalism. They wouldn't be poor if our society didn't set up its systems to maintain poverty. Disabled people wouldn't be functionally disabled if society didn't refuse accommodation. And this is the same problem behind all marginalization! Not even just ableism...

Anonymous

#2 3d

Right, but I’m not claiming to speak for everyone

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Anonymous

#3 3d

I mean poor people are partially to blame for their habits that contribute to them being poor. Blaming a system for behavior wouldn’t be true accountability.

Anonymous

#1 3d

Individual habits don’t exist in a vacuum. When generational wealth, quality education, healthcare, and stable housing are distributed unequally from birth, the “choices” available to poor people are already severely limited. Calling that a personal failure ignores that the starting conditions were never equal.

Anonymous

#1 3d

The habits you’re describing are often symptoms, not causes. Chronic stress from financial insecurity impairs decision-making. Working three jobs leaves no time for “better habits.” Accountability means nothing if the system keeps moving the goalposts regardless of behavior.