Reframing Autism Spectrum Disorder as Autism Spectrum Condition

The artistic community has been discussing reframing Autism Spectrum Disorder as Autism Spectrum Condition. Accommodations and support are viewed as positive and necessary. It is important for neurodivergent individuals to frame their own experiences in a way that is comfortable for them. The individual mentioned their husband's experience with ADHD, referring to it as his 'good bad brain'. They celebrate his brain while also acknowledging the challenges. They also discussed the role of dopamine in ADHD and how our understanding of it has evolved over time.

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