Many neurodivergent adults grow up believing the same thing: “I’m just lazy.” You may have struggled to start tasks, lost track of time, or felt drained by things others seemed to manage easily. When those experiences weren’t understood, it’s easy to turn that confusion inward as self-blame. This experience has a name: internalized ableism. What Is Internalized Ableism in Neurodivergent Adults? Internalized ableism happens when we absorb society’s harmful messages about prod
