Parent Workshop: “Crazy Smart” or Just “Crazy?” Is there an Intersection Between Neurodivergence and Serious Mental Illness?
Are all gifted and neurodivergent people one bad day away from a supervillain origin story? Does a glimmer of genius exist in even the most insane? What does insane even mean? When viewed through the lens of modern neuropsychology and broader societal trends, a clear framework emerges that explains why genius and madness have so often been linked together throughout history. While most of the connections are false, there is enough interplay between the realities of being neurodivergent and the expectations of being “crazy” that one can see why the rumor persists after all these years.
