By Nahia Orduña — 2020
Neurodiverse people are gifted in some skills that are essential in the digital age.
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Painful memories of childhood along with gendered social norms can make adult friendships more complicated for neurodiverse women.
Many autistic people have trouble making and keeping friends. This has led to the myth that they don’t want friends3. In reality, they long for friendships just like anyone else. But they face unique challenges in forming and maintaining them.
It can’t be about “empowerment” any longer. To make real progress, it has to be about power—using and growing the power we women already have.