The New Regime’s War on Neurodivergence
RFK Jr.'s appointment and Agenda 47 signal an ideological attack on neurodivergence, reframing autism and ADHD as defects to be eliminated. This piece examines the eugenicist underpinnings, policy implications, and urgent need for resistance.
Introduction
RFK Jr.'s appointment as Secretary of Health and Human Services signals more than just another dubious political pick in a regime built on reactionary grievance—as I’ve noted previously, it represents a direct threat to neurodivergent people and disability rights more broadly. His long history of anti-vaccine advocacy, pseudoscience, and alignment with groups that view autism and ADHD as “epidemics” to be eradicated suggests an administration intent on dismantling essential supports and reasserting an outdated and dangerous eugenicist framework. Whilst much of the initial discourse has focused on concerns over ADHD medication shortages, this is not simply a bureaucratic failure or a logistical challenge. It is an ideological assault, one that fits neatly into the broader strategy of rolling back disability protections under the guise of “reform.”
Agenda 47, Trump’s blueprint for his second term, is filled with coded language that masks a deeper effort to dismantle civil rights frameworks that have, for decades, provided at least a nominal check on corporate and state power. The agenda’s rhetoric on “rebuilding” and “restoring order" is not about efficiency or governance—it is about purging those deemed unworthy of full participation in society. Disability rights, which have always been precarious under capitalism, are now being rebranded as obstacles to economic growth, burdens on the taxpayer, and symptoms of a society in decline. The inclusion of figures like RFK Jr. in Trump’s orbit signals the regime’s intent to reframe neurodivergence as a pathology to be controlled, cured, or eliminated rather than accommodated. This aligns with a growing movement of billionaire-funded organisations that blend vaccine skepticism, anti-disability rhetoric, and “parental rights” discourse into a potent force aimed at reshaping public policy.
The financial and ideological connections between Trump, RFK Jr., and the well-funded anti-vaccine, anti-neurodivergence movement cannot be ignored. Groups like Children’s Health Defense (CHD) have amassed significant resources from ultra-wealthy donors who see autism and ADHD not as natural variations in human cognition, but as afflictions imposed by environmental toxins, vaccines, or dietary factors. These are the same narratives that fuel dangerous and exploitative “cures” like bleach treatments, extreme dietary restrictions, and behavioural interventions rooted in punishment and compliance. The real danger here is not just the erosion of access to medication, but the potential for a government-sanctioned return to these abusive, pseudoscientific methods under the guise of “alternative treatments.”
This is why the current attack is not just a matter of policy disputes—it is part of a larger effort to delegitimise neurodivergence altogether. If autism and ADHD are framed as conditions that should not exist, rather than cognitive differences requiring support, it opens the door to justification for extreme interventions, the rollback of disability accommodations, and even discussions of forced institutionalisation. This is an ideological attack on the very right of neurodivergent people to exist in a society that refuses to accommodate difference. It is not a bureaucratic oversight or a well-meaning debate about medical overdiagnosis—it is a strategic move to redefine who is worthy of protection, and who is expendable.
The Eugenicist Undertones of CHD and RFK Jr.’s Policies
The CHD has long positioned itself as a champion of “parental rights” and “medical freedom,” but beneath its carefully curated messaging lies a deep commitment to eugenicist ideology. The organisation’s relentless promotion of pseudoscientific “cures” for autism and ADHD reflects a worldview in which neurodivergence is not an inherent variation in human cognition but an affliction to be eradicated. RFK Jr., as its most visible figurehead, has spent years cultivating this ideology, weaving together anti-vaccine rhetoric, corporate conspiracy theories, and a barely concealed desire to roll back the rights of disabled people under the guise of “protecting children.” His appointment as Secretary of Health and Human Services is not an aberration—it is the culmination of decades of work by a movement determined to reshape public health policy around the belief that neurodivergent people should not exist.
Central to CHD’s philosophy is the idea that autism and ADHD are the results of external contaminants—vaccines, environmental toxins, or processed foods—rather than intrinsic neurotypes. This framing allows them to sidestep discussions of accommodation and support in favour of “restoration”—a term that, in practice, often means forced compliance with behavioural therapies, restrictive diets, and even dangerous, unproven treatments such as bleach enemas or chelation therapy. The movement surrounding CHD is not simply misguided; it is predatory. It thrives on parental grief and frustration, selling false hope to those desperate to believe that their child can be “recovered” from neurodivergence if only they try hard enough, spend enough money, or reject enough modern medicine.
This is the heart of the “martyr mom” phenomenon—a network of parents, largely white and middle-class, who see their child’s autism or ADHD not as a difference to be understood but as a personal tragedy. These parents do not advocate for their child’s rights; they advocate for their child's erasure. They become activists not for support services, accessibility, or autonomy, but for the “right” to subject their children to experimental and often abusive interventions. Their language is filled with grief, speaking of children who were “stolen” by vaccines, “lost” to ADHD, or “trapped” inside an autistic mind. And if something has been stolen, the logic follows, it must be taken back—by any means necessary. Their desperation makes them willing foot soldiers in a broader movement that seeks to normalise eugenicist thinking under the language of “parental rights.”
None of this is new. The historical parallels are glaring, even if CHD and RFK Jr. prefer to obscure them. The idea that disabled people must be “cured” or “prevented” is a direct echo of 20th-century eugenics programs that sought to sterilise, institutionalise, and eliminate those deemed genetically unfit. The very same arguments that now circulate in CHD’s literature—that neurodivergence is a preventable tragedy, that medical intervention has failed, that certain children are burdens on society—were once used to justify forced sterilisations, medical experimentation, and mass institutionalisation. The language may have been updated, but the goal remains the same: control over who is allowed to exist in society.
RFK Jr.’s rhetoric on neurodivergence fits seamlessly into this framework. His frequent claims that autism and ADHD are “epidemics” that must be reversed reveal a fundamental rejection of neurodivergent humanity. His insistence that modern medicine is “hiding the truth” about these conditions is not a call for scientific inquiry, but a thinly veiled demand to return to the days when autistic and ADHD individuals were either forced into compliance or erased altogether. His appointment to HHS places someone with an active hostility toward neurodivergence in charge of the very policies that shape disability rights, public health research, and medical access. It is an appointment that sends a clear message: neurodivergent people are not to be supported—they are to be corrected, contained, or eliminated.
What we are witnessing is not merely another iteration of medical conspiracy culture—it is a strategic attempt to revive and legitimise eugenicist thinking under the guise of public health reform. CHD, RFK Jr., and their allies are not fighting for freedom or bodily autonomy; they are fighting for a world in which neurodivergent people do not exist. This is not an abstraction. It is an active, deliberate assault on the rights, dignity, and survival of neurodivergent individuals, and it must be understood as such before it becomes even further entrenched in policy.
The Policy Implications of Agenda 47
Agenda 47 is more than just a collection of policy proposals—it is a roadmap for dismantling disability rights under the guise of reform. At its core, it represents an ideological shift away from recognising autism and ADHD as legitimate neurotypes and toward reframing them as disorders that must be controlled, corrected, or prevented. This shift will have immediate and devastating consequences, particularly for those who rely on medication, research-based interventions, and legal protections to function in a society that was never designed for neurodivergent minds.
One of the most pressing concerns is the anticipated increase in scrutiny and restrictions on stimulant medications. Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse, and other medications that help regulate executive function and impulse control are already difficult for many to access due to “supply chain issues,” restrictive prescribing practices, and the moral panic surrounding stimulant misuse. Under Agenda 47, these challenges will likely be exacerbated. The framing of ADHD as an “overdiagnosed” condition, combined with Trump’s preference for law-and-order rhetoric, suggests a crackdown that will make it even harder for people to obtain necessary prescriptions. This will disproportionately affect low-income individuals, people of colour, and those reliant on government insurance, who already struggle with access due to medical gatekeeping and systemic bias. The end result will be thousands—if not millions—of people losing access to the treatment that allows them to participate in education, employment, and daily life.
The restrictions on medication are not about preventing abuse; they are about forcing neurodivergent people into pseudoscientific “alternatives” that align with the administration’s broader ideological agenda. In the world of CHD, RFK Jr., and the wider anti-neurodivergence movement, stimulant medications are not seen as life-changing treatments but as tools of Big Pharma to “poison” children. This worldview aligns neatly with the broader shift toward “natural” or “alternative” treatments, which are often unproven at best and actively harmful at worst. Parents desperate for “solutions” will be encouraged to pursue diets, supplements, and behavioural interventions instead of medication, further entrenching the idea that ADHD and autism can be “fixed” through willpower and environmental control—or a good spanking. These so-called treatments will not only be ineffective for many but will also pave the way for greater abuse and coercion, as parents and schools push non-consensual interventions on neurodivergent children under the guise of “helping” them.
Beyond the immediate dangers of medication restrictions, Agenda 47 also seeks to reframe autism and ADHD as environmental or dietary issues rather than legitimate neurotypes. This is a deliberate and calculated move, designed to strip neurodivergent people of their identity and reframe them as victims of modernity—poisoned by technology, vaccines, processed foods, or parental neglect. This framing serves several strategic purposes. First, it justifies the rollback of disability accommodations, as it allows policymakers to claim that these conditions are preventable rather than inherent. If ADHD is framed as a consequence of diet or poor parenting rather than a neurological difference, why should schools or workplaces be required to provide accommodations? If autism is seen as the result of “toxic exposure” rather than a valid neurotype, why should public funding go toward research or support services? The more neurodivergence is framed as an external contamination rather than an intrinsic part of human variation, the easier it becomes to argue that public resources should not be used to accommodate it.
This shift in framing also has profound implications for research funding, diagnosis access, and disability rights. Under this administration, research dollars will be redirected away from studies that explore how to support neurodivergent individuals and toward studies that seek to “prevent” or “reverse” our way of being. This will reinforce the eugenicist frameworks already prevalent in autism research, prioritising genetic and environmental studies over those that focus on lived experience and accommodation. Diagnosis access, already fraught with racial and gender disparities, will likely become even more restricted, as gatekeeping measures increase and doctors face pressure to avoid “over diagnosing” conditions that are now framed as lifestyle issues rather than legitimate disabilities. Schools, workplaces, and government agencies that rely on medical diagnoses to provide accommodations may find themselves increasingly resistant to recognising ADHD and autism as ways of being that require sometimes significant support.
The cumulative effect of these policies will be a reversal of decades of progress in disability rights and neurodiversity advocacy. Medication access will be restricted, alternative “treatments” will be forced onto families, and neurodivergence will be delegitimised as a category worthy of legal protection. The goal is clear: to roll back the recognition of autism and ADHD as part of natural human diversity and replace it with a reactionary framework that sees them as failures of personal responsibility, parental negligence, or corporate malfeasance. This is not just a shift in policy—it is an attempt to reshape how society understands neurodivergence itself, pushing it further into the realm of pathology and erasure.
Trump’s Role: Projection and Power Grab
Trump’s political strategy has always been defined by projection, accusing his opponents of precisely what he is doing himself. When he calls the Democrats corrupt, it is to obscure his own criminal entanglements. When he rails against “deep state” control, it is whilst actively consolidating power within his inner circle. And when he and his allies accuse the left of being mindless NPCs—non-player characters who follow scripted narratives—it is whilst constructing a Republican Congress that functions as an actual NPC institution, blindly following orders with no deviation or independent thought. This is not just irony; it is an intentional strategy, one designed to disorient, overwhelm, and render meaningful opposition ineffective.
The NPC meme, originally used by the right to mock liberals as obedient drones of the establishment, has been fully inverted. The real NPCs are not those on the left—they are the Republicans in Congress who now operate entirely at Trump’s command. This transformation did not happen overnight. Over the years, Trump has methodically eliminated dissent within his party, ensuring that those who dare to challenge him are either primaried, exiled, or intimidated into submission. Those who remain have no autonomy, no individual agency. They do not legislate; they execute Trump’s will. They do not debate policy; they perform loyalty rituals. This is not just a political shift; it is the deliberate construction of an authoritarian power structure where the executive branch rules unchecked, with Congress reduced to a rubber stamp.
This is where the firehosing strategy comes into play. Trump and his administration are not just implementing harmful policies; they are creating so much chaos, at such a rapid pace, that resistance becomes impossible to sustain. Firehosing, a tactic commonly used by authoritarian regimes, involves overwhelming the public with a constant flood of disinformation, scandals, and policy shifts, making it difficult for any single issue to gain traction. The strategy ensures that opposition groups are always reacting, never setting the agenda. One day, it is a crackdown on trans healthcare. The next, it is an attack on ADHD medication access. The next, an executive order eliminating thousands of needed federal civil services positions. The cycle continues endlessly, preventing activists, journalists, and legislators from mounting effective opposition to any one issue because the next crisis is already underway before the last one can be meaningfully addressed.
This chaos is not a side effect; it is the strategy itself. By keeping every vulnerable group under attack simultaneously, the administration ensures that no single movement can effectively resist. Marginalised communities are pitted against each other, competing for attention and resources, whilst the ruling class solidifies power in the background. The result is a fractured opposition, a public that is exhausted, and a political landscape where Trump’s allies can operate without meaningful resistance.
But chaos alone does not explain the scale of this transformation—money does. The policies being pushed are not solely the product of Trump’s personal authoritarianism; they are backed by deep-pocketed interests with a long-term vision. Children’s Health Defense, billionaire donors, and Christian nationalist groups have spent decades laying the groundwork for this moment. CHD, with its vast network of disinformation campaigns, is not just an anti-vaccine group but a Trojan horse for a broader agenda that seeks to dismantle disability rights, public health institutions, and even basic scientific literacy.
Billionaire donors, many of whom have long sought to dismantle public services and replace them with corporate control, see this administration as an opportunity to accelerate the erosion of the public space. Christian nationalist groups, emboldened by their growing influence in the courts and legislature, view this moment as a chance to reshape society into one that aligns with their theocratic vision, where neurodivergence, queerness, and any deviation from their rigid social order are either corrected or eliminated.
The convergence of these forces—the firehosing of policy changes, the NPCification of Congress, and the deep financial backing of extremist groups—creates a perfect storm for authoritarianism. This is not incompetence, nor is it simply ideological extremism—it is a carefully coordinated coup, one that relies on mass confusion and exhaustion to ensure that by the time people realise what is happening, it is already too late.
What is Society Collapsing Into?
The deliberate chaos being unleashed is not without purpose. Societies do not collapse into nothing; they collapse into something—a new order, shaped by the interests of those engineering the destruction. What we are witnessing is not merely incompetence or short-sighted cruelty, but a transition toward a controlled collapse, one that serves the ruling class by dismantling public institutions, eroding social trust, and concentrating power into the hands of an authoritarian elite. The question is not whether collapse is happening, but what society is being collapsed into.
One likely outcome is a neofeudal corporate state, where the last remnants of public services are dismantled and replaced by a world governed entirely by private interests. The infrastructure for this shift is already in place. Public schools are being gutted in favour of voucher schemes and religious charter schools. The housing crisis is worsening as corporate landlords, BlackRock, and private equity firms buy up entire neighbourhoods, turning homeownership into a luxury of the past. Employment is increasingly precarious, with stable jobs being replaced by gig work, AI-driven automation, and worker misclassification. Healthcare is no longer even pretending to be a public good—access to treatment is dependent on corporate insurance, private equity-controlled hospitals, and an ever-shrinking Medicaid system. This is not capitalism in its traditional form—it is corporate feudalism, where survival is contingent on one’s value to the economic overlords, and where the vast majority of people are reduced to serfs in a system designed to keep them dependent, exhausted, and unable to resist.
But this corporate dystopia is not unfolding in isolation—it is merging with Christian nationalist theocracy, a movement that seeks to impose a rigid, hierarchical social order under the banner of religious fundamentalism. The regime’s ongoing attacks on LGBTQIA+ people, reproductive rights, and education are not just isolated culture war skirmishes; they are components of a wider project to reshape governance around patriarchal, authoritarian so-called “Christian values.” This vision has been openly articulated by Trump-aligned figures such as Michael Flynn, Stephen Miller, and Ron DeSantis, who promote a future where faith replaces law, and where the state operates as an arm of religious enforcement. In this society, neurodivergence, queerness, and nonconformity are pathologised and punished, with “alternative treatments” replacing medical science, “prayer and discipline” replacing accommodations, and “biblical law” replacing the Constitution. The fusion of corporate feudalism and Christian nationalism creates a neo-medieval state, where power is concentrated among an elite clergy-business class, and everyone else is expected to obey.
Yet the forces driving collapse are not content with merely establishing a theocratic, corporate oligarchy. What they are building is also a fascist authoritarian regime, complete with one-party rule, state surveillance, and an ideology rooted in eugenics and social control. This is why disability rights, neurodivergence, and any framework of inclusion are under direct attack—because an authoritarian regime does not tolerate noncompliance, and neurodivergent people, by definition, are less likely to conform to rigid social hierarchies. Autistic people, those with ADHD, and other neurodivergent individuals often reject authoritarian social cues, resist unjust authority, and perceive patterns that others overlook—traits that make us a direct threat to the success of fascism. The solution, from their perspective, is to suppress, control, and ultimately eliminate us, whether through restrictive policies, forced interventions, or outright exclusion from public life.
Fascist regimes thrive on identifying scapegoats and manufacturing social crises, and neurodivergent people—alongside LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, and racial minorities—are being positioned as problems to be solved. The push to restrict ADHD medication, frame autism as a curable condition, and redefine disability rights is not about improving lives; it is about solidifying a worldview in which difference is synonymous with dysfunction and only the “fit” deserve to survive. This is not just authoritarianism—it is biopolitical fascism, where those deemed unworthy are systematically excluded from society’s protections and resources.
Underpinning all of this is total social fragmentation, the final and most insidious goal of this controlled collapse. By ensuring that people are isolated, distrustful, and perpetually struggling, the regime removes the possibility of collective resistance. This is why every major crisis—from the economy to education to healthcare—is being managed in ways that actively increase suffering. When survival itself becomes an individual burden, people turn inward, competing against one another rather than organising together. Communities fracture, mutual aid becomes difficult, and the very notion of solidarity is eroded. The endgame is a society where everyone is alienated from one another, left to fend for themselves in a world controlled by corporate landlords, religious autocrats, and authoritarian enforcers.
This is the future being built. It is not accidental, nor is it simply the byproduct of incompetence. It is a system designed to collapse into something new—a world where the state serves corporate power, where religious dogma dictates law, where dissent is eliminated, and where the population is too fractured and exhausted to fight back. The challenge is not just recognising what is happening, but understanding how to resist before this new order becomes permanent.
The Real-World Consequences for Neurodivergent People
The immediate consequences of these policies will be devastating for neurodivergent people who rely on medication for daily functioning. Stimulant medications are not luxuries; they are essential tools for navigating a world that was not designed for neurodivergent minds. These medications help individuals regulate executive function, maintain focus, and manage impulse control—critical skills for education, employment, and basic survival in an increasingly hostile society. By restricting access, the administration is not simply tightening regulations; it is deliberately rendering millions of people unable to function, ensuring that those who need support are instead met with obstacles, stigma, and punishment. The consequences will be swift and brutal: students unable to concentrate, workers unable to meet deadlines, parents struggling to manage daily life, all while facing a public that has been primed to view them as drug-seekers, malingerers, or burdens.
But the damage does not stop at the individual level. The long-term cultural consequences of demonising neurodivergence are equally dangerous. The policies being pushed under Agenda 47 will not just limit access to treatment—they will redefine how society views autism, ADHD, and disability itself. By framing neurodivergence as an environmental failure—something caused by bad parenting, toxins, or poor lifestyle choices—the administration is reviving old, eugenicist narratives that position disabled people as inherently defective. This shift will make it even harder for neurodivergent individuals to access accommodations, find employment, or receive medical care, as society increasingly views them not as people in need of support but as problems to be solved.
These policies will also exacerbate the already massive racial and gender disparities in ADHD and autism diagnosis. Black and brown children are already underdiagnosed with ADHD and autism due to systemic bias, often labeled as “troublemakers” rather than children in need of support. Women and AFAB individuals are similarly dismissed, their symptoms ignored or misdiagnosed as anxiety or depression. By increasing scrutiny on diagnoses, limiting access to medication, and encouraging pseudoscientific “alternatives,” these disparities will only deepen. The result will be a society where neurodivergence is effectively criminalised for some while excused for others—white, wealthy families may still find ways to access private care and work around new restrictions, while marginalised communities are left to suffer, policed and punished for behaviours that should have been accommodated in the first place.
And then there is the matter of surveillance. The infrastructure being put into place is not just about limiting access—it is about tracking and controlling neurodivergent populations. The increased scrutiny on stimulant prescriptions and disability accommodations will inevitably lead to greater government monitoring of neurodivergent people. The government’s use of federal databases, AI-driven monitoring, and biometric tracking under the guise of fraud prevention will create a panopticon of control, where disabled people must constantly prove that they “deserve” basic support. The presence of DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) and Elon Musk’s deepening involvement in federal data systems should raise immediate alarm bells. These entities are not just streamlining government—they are consolidating massive amounts of personal, medical, and financial data into systems that can be used to deny services, flag individuals as risks, and justify ever-increasing restrictions.
The parallels to the 1930s in Germany are impossible to ignore. Before Aktion T4, before the death camps, before the mass extermination programs, the Reich’s accountants—powered by IBM—meticulously catalogued the disabled, the neurodivergent, the institutionalised. They built the lists, the registries, the infrastructure that would enable systematic eradication. What is happening now follows an eerily similar trajectory: consolidating data, increasing government scrutiny, restricting access to resources, and laying the groundwork for broader exclusion and criminalisation. The goal may not be explicit extermination, but the end result—the systematic removal of neurodivergent people from public life—is functionally the same.
The real-world consequences of these policies are not hypothetical—they are unfolding in real time. Millions will lose access to essential care, society will turn more aggressively against neurodivergent people, and those most vulnerable will be the first to be erased from public spaces. The combination of government surveillance, corporate data mining, and reactionary eugenicist policy is a deadly formula—one that has been used before and one that, if left unchecked, will be used again. Neurodivergent people are in the crosshairs of an authoritarian project that sees our existence as inconvenient, unprofitable, and ultimately expendable.
Resistance and the Path Forward
Resistance to this ideological assault must be neurodivergent-led, grounded in the lived experiences of those directly impacted. The same systems that have long sought to erase us cannot be trusted to protect us now. Neurodivergent-led organisations, advocacy groups, and grassroots movements must take centre stage, pushing back against the policies that seek to strip away our autonomy, access to care, and fundamental rights. Groups such as ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network), the ADHD Advocacy Movement, and disability justice collectives have already been organising against systemic discrimination, and their leadership is more crucial now than ever. But resistance must go beyond traditional advocacy—it must include direct action, mutual aid, and network-building that operates outside state-controlled systems.
One of the most urgent battles is challenging the narrative that neurodivergence is a problem to be solved rather than a reality to be accommodated. The administration and its billionaire backers are not just changing policies; they are shaping public discourse, normalising ableist, eugenicist frameworks and spreading misinformation about autism and ADHD. This is where independent media, social media campaigns, and public intellectuals within the neurodivergent community must step in. The fight is not just for policy—it is for the narrative itself. Every time someone repeats the lie that ADHD is "overdiagnosed" or that autism is caused by environmental toxins, it must be countered, loudly and repeatedly, with the truth.
Political action will also be essential, though we must recognise the limits of the electoral system in protecting our rights. Voting alone will not stop this—disabled people, neurodivergent people, and our allies must be pushing at every level of government to strengthen and expand disability protections. This means:
Demanding that federal and state legislators uphold and expand the protections of Section 504 and the ADA.
Pushing for increased funding for disability accommodations, research, and accessible healthcare.
Blocking attempts to redefine neurodivergence as a “curable” disorder.
Exposing and disrupting the influence of CHD, Christian nationalist groups, and billionaire-backed anti-neurodivergence initiatives.
Beyond legislative fights, there are steps individuals can take to protect themselves and their communities. The first is building networks of support—ensuring that neurodivergent people are not isolated, but connected through mutual aid, advocacy groups, and trusted community spaces. Stockpiling medications when possible, documenting medical histories, and preparing for potential disruptions in healthcare access will be essential as restrictions tighten. Self-advocacy training, legal literacy, and community organizing efforts can help individuals navigate a system that is increasingly hostile to our existence.
Perhaps most importantly, we must refuse to internalise the narratives of shame and deficiency that the state seeks to impose upon us. The goal of this regime is not just material oppression, but psychological warfare—to make neurodivergent people doubt their own worth, to make us accept erasure as inevitable. Resisting that erasure is an act of defiance. Celebrating neurodivergence, uplifting neurodivergent voices, and continuing to exist unapologetically in the face of policies designed to make us disappear—that is resistance.
The path forward is not easy. But we have been here before. Neurodivergent people have always been forced to fight for survival in a world that sees us as disposable. We are still here. We will remain. And we will not be erased.
Final thoughts …
This moment is not just about access to medication. It is about the fundamental right to exist—to live as neurodivergent people without being pathologised, policed, or erased. The policies being pushed under Agenda 47 and through RFK Jr.’s appointment are not just regulatory shifts; they are an ideological attack on neurodivergence itself, aimed at reframing autism and ADHD as defects to be corrected rather than natural variations of human cognition. This is a fight for survival, not just in a material sense, but against a deliberate effort to redefine who belongs in society and who does not.
Resistance cannot be siloed. The assault on neurodivergence is part of a broader project—one that targets all marginalised groups to consolidate power in the hands of the ruling class. Trans rights, disability rights, racial justice, reproductive autonomy, and labour rights are all interconnected. An attack on one is an attack on all. The only way to push back against this authoritarian vision is through solidarity across movements, rejecting the fragmentation that those in power rely on to keep us weak and divided. The neurodivergent community must stand with other marginalised communities, just as we need them to stand with us. The system is counting on us to fight alone—it is our job to prove them wrong.
The ruling class is not just destroying the present—they are reshaping the future. They are methodically dismantling the last vestiges of public institutions, replacing them with corporate feudalism, religious authoritarianism, and surveillance-driven social control. They are securing their dominance not just for this generation, but for the ones to come. If they succeed, the world that follows will be one where neurodivergence is criminalised, disability is unprotected, and nonconformity is met with exclusion, punishment, or forced compliance. This is not an exaggeration. The signs are already here. The question is whether we stop it before it fully solidifies.
Now is the time to organise, resist, and make our voices heard. We must reject the narratives that frame us as broken, reject the policies that seek to erase us, and reject the systems that prioritise profit and power over people. We must write, speak, march, vote, disrupt, and refuse to be silent. If we wait until the final pieces of this system are in place, it will be too late. The moment to act is now. The moment to build networks of resistance is now. The moment to refuse erasure is now.
Neurodivergent people have always found ways to survive in a world that does not want us to exist. Now, we must do more than survive—we must fight.