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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026

Why are neurodivergent people often told they are 'fine' just because they are successful at work or school?

from Living on the Spectrum · host Living on the Spectrum

Nearly 80 percent of neurodivergent individuals have been told by doctors that their struggles are simply character flaws or that they are too successful to need help. Genetic overlaps between ADHD, Autism, and Tourette syndrome The shift toward neurodiversity-affirming therapy Recognizing and stopping medical gaslighting How dance rewires the brain for social connection Scientific research is finally catching up to the lived reality of those whose brains are wired differently.

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