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Stigma & Misunderstanding Around Neurodiversity

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Stigma & Misunderstanding Around Neurodiversity

Stigma often stems from myths - that neurodivergent people lack empathy, cannot communicate, or should simply "try harder." Misunderstanding leads to exclusion at school, work, and in healthcare.
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