&gt; Even if this were true (which it isn&#x27;t)<p>Maybe I was being too general, but the diagnosis criteria I remember from when I&#x27;ve looked at such (including ADHD, Autism spectra disorders, and Depression) have included such qualifiers, IIRC.<p>Checking ASD, the following is one of the criteria:<p><pre><code>    The deficits result in functional limitations in effective communication, 
    social participation, social relationships, academic achievement, 
    or occupational performance, individually or in combination.
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While the word &quot;negatively affected&quot; is not specifically used, I would at least argue that the above is morally the same.<p>Of course the diagnosing psychiatrist could always fudge the facts, but arguing whether or not psychiatrists accurately apply diagnosis criteria is a different matter to arguing that &quot;to avoid one or another mental illness diagnosis, [...] you can&#x27;t be extraordinary in any way&quot;.