The mocking and shaming responses to Tim Walz’s son’s emotions at the DNC shows that society has a long way to go in understanding neurodivergent behaviors.

Research suggests that 15% to 20% of the U.S. population is neurodivergent, and this is likely an undercount. That’s 1 in 5 people.

Here’s a quick explainer on neurodivergence (you don’t have to be a doctor to understand it):
https://theconversation.com/gus-walzs-unbridled-emotion-on-the-dnc-stage-opens-the-door-to-more-understanding-of-neurodiversity-237451
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Gus Walz’s unbridled emotion on the DNC stage opens the door to more understanding of neurodiversity

The best way to learn about neurodivergence is by listening to neurodivergent people themselves.

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