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[–] 21 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Even as recently as 30 or 40 years ago, "problem" children would be hidden away, either in the home or sent to some sort of facility. Neuro divergence was a hidden issue.

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  • [–] 8 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 child)

    I was "easily distracted" and "underperformed" and "could do better" at school. Always the "weird" kid. Only diagnosed when I was an adult because "autism" just wasn't really a thing*. This was 40+ years ago. The general treatment approach was getting The Belt haha or sent to my room, or sent to my gran's, or sent "out to play".

    *edit: when I was a kid

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