Treating others as you’d like to be treated works if they want exactly what you want, but no two people think exactly alike. When possible, I prefer to treat others as they would like to be treated. A person’s neurotype can sometimes imply what they’re likely to prefer, but kindness requires curiosity about their individual preferences. This variety of preferences, perspectives, and processing styles is called neurodiversity. It’s a fact, but it’s also a movement. It means recognizing and celebrating the beauty of all minds, and supporting one another in the unique challenges that we face.
