The Two Articles from the Economist:
Researchers are questioning if ADHD should be seen as a disorder. The Economist, October 30, 2024. https://archive.is/a4xbu
ADHD should not be treated as a disorder. The Economist, October 30, 2024. https://archive.is/hNPIQ#selection-97…
If this is the case than anything beyond a perfect clone is a disability. Shorter than 6’ as a man? Disability. Flat chest as a woman? Disability. Eyes too far apart? Disability.
Most people don’t have ADHD. You had to do something most people don’t have to do. You adapted to your condition, and without support. I’m sorry you didn’t get the recognition you may have benefitted from as a child.
Recognizing my disability doesn’t make me helpless or lazy, it helps me get the resources that enable me to perform like the world expects.
Being 6ft tall can give you joint and heart problems in later life. Flat-chested women can be excellent swimmers. Having eyes too far apart might make you an unsafe driver.
You realize there’s people missing limbs that would probably say they manage life pretty fine?
If ADHD is recognized as a disability it’s also because it can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, even if some individuals learn to manage their symptoms, if you had to manage your issue I understand it may not have been for free