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Where Were Autism, ADHD, and Other Conditions in the Past?
Autism, ADHD, and neurodiversity are now widely recognised and openly discussed—but where were they in the past? If neurodivergence is a natural part of human variation, as many experts suggest, why don’t historical records mention it? Why weren’t there clear references to people with ADHD or autism hundreds of years ago? It’s a question that…
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