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 Word Forms

• neurodivergence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of neurodivergent¹

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

Example Sentences

The parents said they emailed the school "regularly" following the ban to address issues relating to the needs of their daughter, who has epilepsy, is neurodivergent, and is registered disabled.

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The building has a healthcare clinic, quiet zones for neurodivergent workers, a fitness center, a bike room, a public restaurant, and a large rooftop where the company hosts farmers markets.

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"It's all moving so fast at the moment with the neurodivergent discovery journey and just having that time to digest the new materials and processes would be great."

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Children who are neurodivergent - meaning their brain works and processes information differently to others - can struggle with attendance due to anxiety and burnout arising from their conditions.

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Including these neurodivergent participants also provided a wider range of IQ scores, with some scoring above average, allowing for a more comprehensive comparison than studying neurotypical individuals alone.

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