neurodivergent

American  

[noor-oh-di-vur-juhnt, dahy-, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər oʊ dɪˈvɜr dʒənt, daɪ-, ˌnyʊər- /

adjective

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

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noun

1. a neurodivergent person.

Other Word Forms

• neurodivergence noun

Etymology

Origin of neurodivergent

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

Example Sentences

A spokesperson for UK Finance said financial services were working to better support neurodivergent customers through tailored services and more accessible communication.

From BBC

He says he is particularly worried that neurodivergent children may lose personalised support because of the reassessments of EHCPs.

From BBC

It also includes casual mention of his diagnosis as neurodivergent.

From Los Angeles Times

Rachel Reid addressed this in an “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit, explaining that while she didn’t initially write Shane as neurodivergent, after her own experience parenting a neurodivergent child, she came to see him differently.

From Salon

"It allows neurodivergent people to unmask and be themselves," Ursie says.

From BBC