neurodiverse
adjective
neu·ro·di·verse
ˌnu̇r-ō-dī-ˈvərs
-də-ˈvərs,
-ˈdī-ˌvərs,
ˌnyu̇r-
: having or relating to brain function that is not neurotypical
… a way to help neurodiverse individuals adapt to a conventional environment.—Thomas Armstrong
Those [loud] decibel levels can be pretty overwhelming for children who have autism or other neurodiverse conditions.—Mike Gorrell
Note: The term neurodiverse is related to the concept of neurodiversity, which proposes that variation in brain functioning within the human population is normal and that brain functioning that is not neurotypical should not be stigmatized.
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