neurodivergent
adjective
relating to or showing atypical neurological behavior and development, as in autism spectrum disorder or dyslexia. ND
neurodivergence
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a word derived from
neurodivergent.
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In 2023, the then 37-year-old sociologist became the youngest ever black professor at Cambridge, telling the BBC at the time his work focused on neurodivergence and race in education.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
"Society is playing catch-up," says Ben Branson, an entrepreneur who runs a charity called The Hidden 20%, which campaigns for better understanding of neurodivergence.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Throughout these episodes, Rausch isn’t any more aware of Funches’ likely neurodivergence than the comic was when the season was in production.
From Salon ● Jan. 28, 2026
This lopsidedness, coupled with answers to some 500 personality and behavioral questions, indicated neurodivergence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
“Is it isolation? A lack of purpose or meaning? Is it trauma? Stigma around mental health or neurodivergence? That’s the job. That’s the real job.”
From Slate ● Dec. 5, 2025
