neurotypical

[noor-oh-tip-i-kuhl, nyoor]

adjective

1. relating to or showing typical neurological behavior and development: NT

   She has one dyslexic and one neurotypical child.

noun

1. a neurotypical person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of neurotypical¹

First recorded in 1990–95; neuro- + typical

Example Sentences

The fourth edition, published in 1994, named additional behaviors: impaired relationships, struggles with nonverbal communication and speech patterns different from those of non-autistic, or neurotypical, peers.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, the neurotypical viewer might wonder how accurately the series portrays neurodivergence, and indeed, within the community, which is nothing like homogeneous, one finds a multiplicity of views.

From Los Angeles Times

The National Autistic Society defines masking as a strategy used to "consciously or unconsciously appear non-autistic", in an attempt to 'fit in' in a neurotypical society.

From BBC

“A ‘clinical’ diagnosis typically occurs when someone experiences significant difficulties functioning in environments designed for neurotypical minds,” Barach said.

From Salon

For neurotypical kids, he can be a window into better understanding their peers.

From Los Angeles Times