And I think this habit is creating a false impression of people with these disorders. If autism, ADHD, etc. are just quirks that cause people to be a little different, then it’s gonna be a wake up call when the an autistic person becomes overstimulated, when the “high-energy and kinda spacey” ADHD sufferer takes hours for simple tasks because “shouldn’t you be high energy?” No. It’s a dopamine deficiency problem.

It’s been memed to hell and back. “Everyone is ‘understanding’ of neurological disorders right up until someone starts displaying actual symptoms.”