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""So there we have the conundrum: the understandable human need to feel unconditionally valued and respected versus the understandable human need to give yourself and your child the best shot at life possible (which may include acknowledging areas of difficulty and trying to remedy them). This complex and sensitive dilemma is being navigated against the backdrop of a needlessly toxic and angry Twittersphere, where we emote rather than think critically. Can’t we do both?
Nuance is imperative if we are to move through this impasse. We need to think clearly and speak candidly about these difficult topics. Rather than react in a polarised manner, we need to step back and consider the complex feelings of those with autism, their families, and their caregivers, as well as their needs and the functional limitations imposed by their disability. We need to be prepared to look at each person as an individual with different needs, abilities, and circumstances. All of those with disabilities deserve to feel valued and respected. And all human beings deserve the best possible opportunity to thrive, which often includes an acknowledgement of their areas of difficulty and interventions to reduce those difficulties."

https://quillette.com/2023/07/29/neuraffirmation-a-therapists-concerns/?fbclid=IwAR0kabqRwDPHMkbfiHNKu-0kUFRYUZuRs0Ih1BWRSsN-n4B9hG6NcqlcKnQ

Neuroaffirmation—A Therapist’s Concerns I worry about the unintended consequences of the neurodiversity movement, particularly when their demands are promulgated religiously and without nuance.