It implies that some people are better at functioning/living when in reality we all have bad and good days and are better at functioning in ways that others might have more trouble with and vice versa. Low/medium/high support needs is the preferred way to talk about it now because it does not make any direct judgement regarding someone’s ability to live

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it can be dismissive of very significant struggles and suffering “high-functioning” neurodivergent people go through. Like people often assume high-functioning means basically neurotypical with a few quirks

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when labeled as “high-functioning” you’re treated as if you never have days where your issues are debilitating.

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i didn't know ppl thought this was harmful??

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It’s not really, it’s just an example of the euphemism treadmill

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