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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.
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.
by Nate 277 October 04, 2014
Apr 27 Word of the Day
A horoscope so bad that it strikes fear into the heart of the reader, rendering them unable take action or make a decision on anything or to even leave the house. This is caused by a paralyzing fear that those actions or decisions may cause the predictions to come true.
After reading "There is a lot of uncertainty around financial transactions and investments right now, and the wrong decision could result in dire consequences" in his daily Horrorscope, Edward climbed back into bed, pulled the sheets over his head and remained there for the rest of the day.
Edward only had enough gas in his car to get to the gas station but was not sure if he had enough money in his account to pay for gas. His cell phone service had been cut off because his payments were in arrears, and since the only way he could be sure he had enough money (to pay for gas) would be to call the bank, he felt it best to hide in bed and hope his horoscope for tomorrow was more positive.
Edward only had enough gas in his car to get to the gas station but was not sure if he had enough money in his account to pay for gas. His cell phone service had been cut off because his payments were in arrears, and since the only way he could be sure he had enough money (to pay for gas) would be to call the bank, he felt it best to hide in bed and hope his horoscope for tomorrow was more positive.
by Edward Albee Deavers April 28, 2011
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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
by bingusboingus April 17, 2019
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The new "Politically Correct" term for those who suffer from mental disabilities or illnesses. however, it ironically sounds more insulting than simply saying that they have X illness.
"Politically Correct" Person: "Hey, Phil. Your kid is neurodivergent, right?"
Phil: "What the hell does that mean."
Phil: "What the hell does that mean."
by HyruleOrphan December 22, 2020
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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.
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."
Guy: "I don't give a fuck, just pay and get out."
by LCDR Coomer April 08, 2021