Neurodiversity: the diversity of human minds, the infinite variation in neurocognitive functioning within our species.
Neurodivergent: having a mind that functions in ways which diverge significantly from the dominant societal standards of “normal.”
Neurotypical: having a style of neurocognitive functioning that falls within the dominant societal standards of “normal.”
Nick Walker, PhD. Neurodiversity: some basic terms and definitions.
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