Dear Neurotypical People,
We need you to understand.
In ever 100 random people, approximately 95 are like you- neurotypical. Sure, some are smarter or more talented than others, or might have mental illnesses, but for the most part, your brains have a similar functionality.
Of the other five people, one or two might be severely affected, but mostly the others will come across as a little odd. Eccentric, if they're particularly bright, or maybe just "out there." We're neurodivergent. Many of us are on the Autism Spectrum.
Our struggles may not be obvious to you, and we may spend great amounts of energy to compensate, making them more invisible but still distressing. We were born with brains that work a little differently, and no amount of medication will make us act normal.
What will help us most is if people like you educate yourselves. If you meet someone with a disorder you've never heard of or don't know much about, don't make assumptions and look it up. It will save a lot of heartache and misunderstandings. Asperger's Syndrome is far more common than people realize, and a huge portion of affected adults are undiagnosed. Your coworker may not just be rude after all, and they may need your understanding.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Raven Wildchild
