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neurodivergent

a person who has a developmental disorder and/or a mental illness
Amy, who has Asperger's, prefers to think of herself as neurodivergent rather than flawed or ill.

Peter is schizophrenic, and he also thinks "neurodivergent" is a better way to describe his brain, because it does not pathologize him.

Sam is both autistic and bipolar, and uses neurodivergent because it allows them to talk about their experiences as both non-allistic and non-mentally-"healthy" in a way that doesn't carry a bunch of extra judgments about what's good or normal.
neurodivergent by Nate 277 October 7, 2014

neurodivergent 

A term used to describe people with neurodevelopmental disorders. Originally used referring to autism but was expanded to include things such as ADHD. commonly misused on sites such as tumblr to describe anyone with a mental illness, but this is a misuse of the term.
Sarah is neurodivergent
neurodivergent by bingusboingus April 17, 2019

I'm literally neurodivergent and a minor

It is a catchphrase typically used in ironic memes as an excuse for reckless or criminal behavior, often coupled with images of villainous characters. It is used to mock people who abuse a condition or disability to excuse unacceptable behavior. Credit to Know your Meme
You can't attack me I'm literally neurodivergent and a minor.
You can't hold me accountable I'm literally neurodivergent and a minor

neurodivergent 

Someone either diagnosed or self-diagnosed with a developmental disorder that affects their learning, attention, or mood.
Or if you are on Twitter, someone who self-diagnosed themself with ADHD and expects everything to be handed to them.
Girl: "Omg I am neurodivergent so you need to give me a 15% discount on this drink!"
Guy: "I don't give a fuck, just pay and get out."
neurodivergent by LCDR Coomer April 8, 2021

neurodivergent 

People who are neurodivergent are fucking awesome

neurodivergent 

a word that has been widely warped by Twitter and cartoon fans overall. Total C9H9HgNaO2S moment.
anyone who thinks neurodivergent means different is a pheeb
neurodivergent by Echold2006 April 14, 2023