Autism Is Not a Brand: The Hidden Dangers of Turning Difference into a Product
ADHD & Autism Education, Autism & ADHD, Autism Sarah Jane McGarry ADHD & Autism Education, Autism & ADHD, Autism Sarah Jane McGarry

Autism Is Not a Brand: The Hidden Dangers of Turning Difference into a Product

Autism is increasingly being packaged and sold under the banner of representation. This blog explores the dangers of profiting from autism, particularly when narrow portrayals of autistic girls risk shaping identity, increasing masking, and causing real harm to children.

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Dismantling the Myth: Why Neurodivergent Diagnosis Helps Children, Not Harms Them
Mental Health, ADHD, Autism & ADHD, Autism Sarah Jane McGarry Mental Health, ADHD, Autism & ADHD, Autism Sarah Jane McGarry

Dismantling the Myth: Why Neurodivergent Diagnosis Helps Children, Not Harms Them

Many claim that neurodivergent diagnoses “label” children unnecessarily — but this misunderstanding harms children far more than the diagnosis ever could. In this post, I dismantle the myth that identifying ADHD or autism is negative, and explain why recognition and understanding are essential for a child’s wellbeing, identity, and development.

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