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

In the novel, two non-binary, neurodivergent teens, Bastián and Lore, discover the underwater realm, and it changes their lives.

From Time

They’ve long been used by practitioners in the neurodivergent community to help restore a sense of calm in children with sensory-overload issues.

From Popular-Science

Forced to go remote, without the specialists who understand their needs, neurodivergent students are suffering, along with children who were already dealing with poor mental health before the pandemic.

From Popular-Science