neurodivergent
adjective/ˌnjʊərəʊdaɪˈvɜːdʒənt/
/ˌnʊrəʊdaɪˈvɜːrdʒənt/
(also neurodiverse)
(psychology)- showing patterns of thought or behaviour that are different from those of most people, though still part of the normal range in humans This term is often used as an alternative way to describe people who are on the autism spectrum.
- The author had noticed a lack of books featuring neurodivergent children.
- According to the charity, 1 in 7 people is neurodivergent.
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