It can be really hard to live with neurodivergence and for the longest time, the sufferers have been blamed for being generally bad, disruptive, or worthless. I appreciate the time and effort you have put into writing this piece. It is important that sufferers and caregivers tell their stories so that the truth about the Spectrum disorders gets to the dense-minded who don't keep up with modern research. Spreading the word is the only way to get rid of the stigma and the knee-jerk reactions of the past.