siblingpastry, 1 month ago

@freemo A few things:

• Cognitive disabilities are not "super powers". This is (with respect) an ableist take. There can be benefits (I get a lot of utility from ADHD hyperfocus) but they come with a heavier cost.

• Autistic people do not have "social hangups". See https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/double-empathy

• The concept of "high functioning" is relative to social expectations, which are exclusionary and largely arbitrary. This term is not useful or accurate. But I'm curious to know how you would define it?