neurodiversity

[ noor-oh-di-vur-si-tee, -dahy-, nyoor- ]

noun

1. the variation and differences in neurological structure and function that exist among human beings, especially when viewed as being normal and natural rather than pathological:

   recognizing autism as an example of neurodiversity.

Other Words From

• neu·ro·di·verse adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of neurodiversity¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; neuro- none + diversity ( def )

Example Sentences

He was offered sessions with occupational health and well-being teams, and neurodiversity coaches helped him learn how to work with his autism.

From BBC

I erroneously believed that to be the case because, when Silberman wrote about neurodiversity for Wired, he wrote with a passion and authority that could not be denied.

From Salon

Yet if there is one constant theme among neurodiversity and disability rights advocates, it is that they are grateful for all of the support from neurotypical and non-disabled allies that they can get.

From Salon

“This is a short-sighted decision which will cause the NHS problems elsewhere. The whole system needs a rethink. That includes how we approach neurodiversity as a society.”

From BBC

An undercover reporter spent almost seven weeks at Life Wirral in Wallasey and witnessed staff using offensive language to mock pupils for their neurodiversity or learning disabilities, as well as manhandling them into dangerous headlocks.

From BBC