soofi

words like:

-hyperfixation

-special interest

-vocal stim/ stimming/ stim in general

are all exclusively neurodivergent (specifically adhd and autistic) terms. and no, this is not me "gatekeeping". i find it INCREDIBLY ironic that neurotypical people will say shit like "oh my god xyz is my new vocal stim" and then turn around and bully actually autistic people for being autistic. if you really like something, just say that! if you really like love island or kpop or whatever just say it! you do not need to use the word "hyperfixation" to describe how much you like something. and if you do, you need to widen your vocabulary.

"oh its not that deep" IT IS THOUGH. IT IS THAT DEEP. your use of language that is not meant for you undermines its meaning and value, especially in a community that has enough challenges being taken seriously in society.

AUTISM. AND/OR. ADHD. ARE. NOT. SUPERPOWERS. THEY. ARE. DISABLITIES.

i spent to much time on this