The words society uses to describe neurodiverse people tells a story. These words are written on reports, they are splashed across posters and they are said out loud. Words perpetuate myths and paint a picture for everyone to see. Society cannot expect to use negative language to describe individuals and not consider the impact words have on those individuals.
Below are two graphics describing neurodiversity, I know which words I use. Where do you fall?
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