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    12 years ago

    Its not a disability. I sound neurotypical because I am I just have ADHD. Neurotypical sounds made up and I bet if a deep dive was completed on how its used it would be just wrong and likely downright offensive to a lot of people.

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      ADHD is considered a disability (in the US) under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Which is why a person with an ADHD diagnosis is allowed to ask for reasonable accommodations.

      The more you know.

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        12 years ago

        Its a disability in america in a special category where you have to meet certain conditions like not being gainfully employed for a certain period of time. Being ADHD is not a disability. In other countries like where I live it is also not a disability. ADHD does not prevent you or hinder you from anything.

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          12 years ago

          How about instead of your obvious personal problems with this very real disability that I, and others, suffer from, why don’t you provide me with a scientific paper? A peer-reviewed study? Literally anything other than stating your feeling as fact?

          I tell ya what. Tell me what country you’re in and I’ll provide evidence that it’s considered a disability there.

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        Bonus reply; I would know. I work for the Department of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities caring for disabled adults. Knowing the ADA is actually my bread and butter.

        But go off on why it’s not a disability.