the term othering means to treat someone as if they are not apart of the group and are very different. as someone who lives with adhd/add i have to some extent have experience othering. i have seen the assumptions of how people talk about it bring otherness, but thankfully the environment i lived in helped me get a diagnosis of my condition. 

The TedTalks by Bart Williams and Adichie best draw attention to the dangers of a single story and the important factors in diversifying narratives. As someone who lives with Adhd/add the environment you grow up in is important. I lived in a well of family, and not many people in my family know about my condition. It was picked up early on in my child hood. but for someone with the same issue living in poverty wouldn't have had the same experience, they would have been treated as a crazy person from the moment they become aware of their surroundings. they would grow up thinking they are a failure because they aren't able to basic things as fast as others, they would grow up thinking they are bewitched. these portrayals show how narrow minded people can be and it brings misunderstanding and can perpetuate harmful stereotypes like what Adichie said. Bart- Williams state why it is important to change channels and be active in looking at engaging with different perspectives to try overlook the negative impact of media.

in conclusion it is very important to question stereotypes, listen to different perspectives and combat stigmatization. Empathy and education are important when trying to be a more inclusive society where everyone feels valued and understood despite their neurodiversity