Neu·ro·di·ver·si·ty | is the diversity of human brains and minds – the infinite variation in neurocognitive functioning within our species.
Neu·ro·di·ver·gent | sometimes abbreviated as ND, means having a brain that functions in ways that diverge significantly from the dominant societal standards of “normal.”
Neu·ro·typ·i·cal | often abbreviated as NT, means having a style of neurocognitive functioning that falls within the dominant societal standards of “normal.”
People represented in this category are those with typical diagnostic labels such as:
- ASD
- ADHD
- Anxiety Disorders
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Schizophrenia
- Mood Disorders
- Dyslexia