School or work accommodations is the other main benefit. For example, extended time testing or permission to wear sunglasses/headphones.

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Honestly just knowing what you have is such a huge relief. It’s literally life changing to hear the words. People don’t talk enough about the relief that comes with knowing for sure you are neurodivergent so you can stop blaming yourself for every missed social cue and every procrastinated homework assignment thinking you were just incapable of

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