Awareness and Education

Neurodiversity Basics

What is Neurodiversity?

Neurodiversity is a concept that regards individuals with differences in brain function and behavioral traits as part of normal variation in the human population.

Definition of "Neurotypical"

Having, relating to, or constituting a type of brain and behavioral functioning that represents the middle 68% of the human population. 

Definition of "Neurodiverse"

Having, relating to, or constituting a type of brain functioning that is not neurotypical. (From Merriam-Webster Dictionary)

Definition of "Neurodivergent"

Having, relating to, or constituting a type of brain functioning that is not neurotypical.  Synonym of "Neurodiverse."