NEURO-TERMS - IMPORTANT TERMS TO GET RIGHT
Neurodiverse
Neurodiverse describes a collection or group of people with varying neurotypes. The world is neurodiverse due to natural human diversity. One person alone cannot be neurodiverse, but one person can be neurodivergent.
Neurodivergent
Neurodivergent is a de-pathologising, affirming term used by people whose neurotypes are not treated as normative by the dominant culture in their society. Neurodivergent people may possess unique strengths and challenges.
Neurodiversity
Extensive scientific research shows a wide range of human neurotypes. This term was introduced by Judy Singer to describe the abundant diversity in neurocognitive abilities among people within the human species.
Neurodivergence
This is a term used for those who are not considered ‘typical’. This term describes people who experience oppression and exclusion due to not having ‘typical’ mental or neurological function, brain activity or shape, or expression.
Neuro-Terms by Rae Sabine
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