• rockSlayer@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Why do the categories have to be mutually exclusive? ADHD is a neurodivergent condition that can cause disability.

  • xmunk@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    2·
    2 days ago

    ADHD is a disability. Only people with no familiarity with it would claim it doesn’t impair our ability to function in society.

    • kitnaht@lemmy.worldEnglish
      0·
      2 days ago

      If this is the case than anything beyond a perfect clone is a disability. Shorter than 6’ as a man? Disability. Flat chest as a woman? Disability. Eyes too far apart? Disability.

      I have ADHD and I’ve managed life pretty fine, because when I was growing up I was just ‘energetic’. I managed to control my issues over time. Granted – I’m not as severe as some cases; but I think the severity is what should be considered the disease, not the ADHD itself.

      • meco03211@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        2 days ago

        You realize there’s people missing limbs that would probably say they manage life pretty fine?

      • BlueSerendipity8@programming.devOPEnglish
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        2 days ago

        If ADHD is recognized as a disability it’s also because it can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, even if some individuals learn to manage their symptoms, if you had to manage your issue I understand it may not have been for free

  • i_dont_want_to@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    2 days ago

    I like the way the second article addresses how we shouldn’t force ADHD people to conform to neurotypical standards in the classroom.

    However, in a world where survival is based on being able to get enough money to get housing and food, and the said acquisition of this money depends on performing in a world that is built for neurotypicals, you bet your ass that ADHD is a disability.