neurodiverse
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• adjective
Displaying or characterized by neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, or dyslexia, viewed as natural variations of the human genome rather than deficits.
"The company redesigned its interview process to be more inclusive of neurodiverse candidates."
Consisting of or involving individuals with a variety of neurological profiles, including both neurotypical and neurodivergent people.
"A neurodiverse classroom benefits from flexible learning environments and varied teaching methods."
Word Nuance & Usage
In strict advocacy usage, 'neurodiverse' describes a group containing people with different neurological traits, whereas 'neurodivergent' describes an individual whose brain functions differently from the typical norm; however, 'neurodiverse' is widely used for both in general English.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 1990s alongside 'neurodiversity' (attributed to Australian sociologist Judy Singer), combining the Greek-derived prefix 'neuro-' (nerve) with 'diverse'.
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