“Today’s episode critiques the commodification of neurodivergence under capitalism, highlighting how diagnosis becomes a gatekeeping tool that favours the privileged. The source article argues that organisations like Toronto’s Embrace Autism are essential yet reveal systemic failures to support autistic individuals without financial burdens. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, advocates for a shift from reformist approaches to a revolutionary dismantling of capitalism, proposing a neurodivergent vanguard to fight for a society centered on care and equity. This vision includes universal basic income, social housing, and healthcare to address societal inequalities and prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable. They challenge misconceptions about socialist countries and asserts that the resources exist to create a post-capitalist world where neurodivergence is no longer commodified but is instead met with universal support. Dr. Hoerricks argues this is a practical necessity for the liberation of neurodivergent individuals, promoting justice and a society where all are valued.”
Here’ the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/from-diagnosis-to-liberation-autism
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