Aaron on Nostr: I'd like to make something very clear: Whether a person is neurodivergent or not has ...
I'd like to make something very clear:
Whether a person is neurodivergent or not has no bearing on whether they are capable of making sense when they speak. It has no bearing on whether they are worthy of being listened to. And it has no bearing on whether they are capable of understanding you.
If you dismiss someone's opinion or insights on the basis of their neurodivergence, that is ableism, and you are being an asshole. That does not change if you extend them pity because they are disabled. In fact, it makes it a thousand times worse.
If you disagree with what someone who is neurodivergent or otherwise disabled has said, disagree with their words. Point out the error of their words. That's fine. But if you drag who they are into the argument and use it as a reason to ignore what they are saying, even if you don't say so out loud, you're the asshole.
/end rant
#ActuallyAutistic
#disability
#neurodivergence
Whether a person is neurodivergent or not has no bearing on whether they are capable of making sense when they speak. It has no bearing on whether they are worthy of being listened to. And it has no bearing on whether they are capable of understanding you.
If you dismiss someone's opinion or insights on the basis of their neurodivergence, that is ableism, and you are being an asshole. That does not change if you extend them pity because they are disabled. In fact, it makes it a thousand times worse.
If you disagree with what someone who is neurodivergent or otherwise disabled has said, disagree with their words. Point out the error of their words. That's fine. But if you drag who they are into the argument and use it as a reason to ignore what they are saying, even if you don't say so out loud, you're the asshole.
/end rant
#ActuallyAutistic
#disability
#neurodivergence