Neurodivergency refers to the variation in brain development and functioning that is different from what is considered typical or standard. It’s a non-medical term that encompasses a range of conditions, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other neurological or developmental differences. Neurodivergent individuals may have unique strengths and challenges compared to neurotypical individuals, whose brain development and functioning align with societal norms.
The concept of neurodiversity recognises that these differences are natural and that they can lead to meaningful and positive contributions. It’s a shift from viewing such differences as deficits to understanding them as variations that do not necessarily need correction. Neurodivergent is often used in contrast to neurotypical, which describes individuals without these variations.
The concept of neurodiversity recognises that these differences are natural and that they can lead to meaningful and positive contributions. It’s a shift from viewing such differences as deficits to understanding them as variations that do not necessarily need correction. Neurodivergent is often used in contrast to neurotypical, which describes individuals without these variations.
Embracing neurodivergency in the workplace can lead to a more diverse, inclusive, and innovative environment, where different perspectives are valued and contribute to the overall success of the team.
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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.
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.
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Or if you are on Twitter, someone who self-diagnosed themself with ADHD and expects everything to be handed to them.
Or if you are on Twitter, someone who self-diagnosed themself with ADHD and expects everything to be handed to them.
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