neurodiversity

American  

[noor-oh-di-vur-si-tee, -dahy-, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər oʊ dɪˈvɜr sɪ ti, -daɪ-, ˌnyʊər- /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• neurodiverse adjective

Etymology

Origin of neurodiversity

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

An academic said the tourism and hotel industry did not really understand neurodiversity, and often individuals were not trained properly.

From BBC