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The Two Articles from the Economist:

Researchers are questioning if ADHD should be seen as a disorder. The Economist, October 30, 2024. https://archive.is/a4xbu

ADHD should not be treated as a disorder. The Economist, October 30, 2024. https://archive.is/hNPIQ#selection-97...

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[–] [email protected] 30 points 1 day ago

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

[–] [email protected] 22 points 23 hours 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.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 day ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 8 points 21 hours ago

I'm pretty sure I'm disabled.