In America a diagnosis is a prerequisite for qualifying for services under any kind of insurance.
As a result a diagnosis is generally viewed entirely under the lens of qualifying for services and support billable to insurance.
And the problem with spectrums is that everyone is on them. So there are plenty of people who do not need services or support who are also neurodivergent. Though it appears this is generally what autistic people who aren’t in need of services or support are often called.
In America a diagnosis is a prerequisite for qualifying for services under any kind of insurance.
As a result a diagnosis is generally viewed entirely under the lens of qualifying for services and support billable to insurance.
And the problem with spectrums is that everyone is on them. So there are plenty of people who do not need services or support who are also neurodivergent. Though it appears this is generally what autistic people who aren’t in need of services or support are often called.