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 Word Forms

• neurodiverse adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of neurodiversity¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; neuro- + diversity ( def. )

Example Sentences

Prevention strategies that take neurodiversity into account could go a long way toward reducing the number of young lives lost too soon.

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Autism researchers and advocates are working towards developing better screening tools, safety plans, therapies and prevention strategies that take neurodiversity into account.

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In its report the standards committee said it had noted "representations from the complainant regarding the commissioner's approach to neurodiversity".

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A senior clinician at Alder Hey Children's Hospital agreed his "lack of empathy" combined with a "fascination with violence" and neurodiversity added up to a "really toxic mix".

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One family might celebrate the neurodiversity of their child, while another may severely struggle with the lifelong disability of someone who remains nonverbal.

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