neurodivergent

[ noor-oh-di-vur-juhnt, dahy-, nyoor- ]

adjective

1. relating to or showing atypical neurological behavior and development, as in autism spectrum disorder or dyslexia. : ND

noun

1. a neurodivergent person.

Other Words From

• neu·ro·di·ver·gence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of neurodivergent¹

First recorded in 2000–05; neuro- ( def ) + divergent ( def )

Example Sentences

I learned that he found out he was autistic in middle age but always thought he was neurodivergent, even if that term was not yet in the zeitgeist.

From Los Angeles Times

Leigh, the mother of one a 12-year-old girl neurodivergent girl who felt "embarrassed" that she was forced to produce the lanyard when requested, has welcomed the reversal.

From BBC

“A lot of the time, the workplace expects ADHDers and other neurodivergent people to change how they work and how their brains work, but really, what's more necessary is an environmental change,” Moss said.

From Salon

She told BBC Radio Manchester: “This is happening an awful lot to deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people.”

From BBC

“Often a lack of awareness and understanding about neurodivergent conditions among employers, leads to misconceptions and insufficient support,” says Mr Mallick.

From BBC