I thought there was some value in that article. Sure, it is overwritten. But some aspects of it seemed to match my perception/experiences.
I’m all for people doing whatever it takes for them to be “happier” (imperfect term.) Perhaps one aspect I perceive as the most problematic is the all-to-common failure to differentiate between folk who have relatively mild ASD/anxiety/depression, and the folk who are much more significantly impaired. (Or unpleasant experiences from “trauma.”) Too often I perceive that folk in the former group might be better off working on how they can best function despite that attribute, than focussing on how it limits them. (Poorly phrased.) There is a lot of benefit to be had for some from support groups - IRL or on-line. But for some, such groups might magnify otherwise mild issues.
One of my buddies has twin sons in their 20s w/ Asperger’s. He never expects them to move out from home or have meaningful romantic relationships - but they are both employed fulltime, drive, contribute to the household, and derive their form of enjoyment from life. Personally, I’m not sure why a young person who can drive, attend and excel at college, work part-time, enjoy various social relationships would be considered disabled - but I see folk like that claiming disability at least weekly. From my perspective, the difference between such folk and the severely autistic is pretty damned obvious - and meaningful.
I often hear neurodivergent folk comment on how difficult aspects of life are for them. Show of hands - who out there finds life EASY?! 