Neurodivergence can be a super strength
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"For some elite athletes, neurodivergence can be a super strength"
While the article mentions Autism, it mentions ADHD a whole lot more.
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While the article mentions Autism, it mentions ADHD a whole lot more.
I had to look up ADHD to refresh my memory. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. My brother has that. The advantage, as I can see it, is that he has an enormous amount of energy to do all kinds of things, all the time. He likes change and he likes challenges.
I do not have that much energy. I don't like change and don't like challenges.
I do believe there are some strengths to things like autism and ADHD.
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I can relate to the article. When I was quite young, I was completely obsessed with football (soccer), because it was the main game played in the playground that had clear rules. I didn’t care or notice that I was the only girl taking part at my school, I just really got into the game. I lost the obsession when I grew older though, as there were few opportunities for girls/women to take part at teenage years and beyond,
I dunno if it's a super strength or super power.
But I think different minds all contribute stuff. Good stuff. Valuable stuff.
I know the saying "it takes all kinds" is usually used to laugh off rude people but.... I think it's true for a literal reading.
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