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What is the difference between neurodiverse and on the spectrum?

Autistic people, people on the spectrum, or those with other neurological differences are called “neurodivergent.”....

Understanding Neurodivergence: What Does it Mean and How Can We Support It?

The term neurodivergence has been used to refer to any structured and consistent way in which the brain works differently ...

Understanding Neurodiversity: What Does It Mean to Be Neurodivergent?

The term “neurodivergent” is used to describe individuals whose brain functioning is different from the majority....

Celebrating Neurodiversity: Why We Celebrate Neurodiversity Week

The week of celebration of neurodiversity is an initiative to promote a shift in perspective, from focusing on perceived...

Understanding Neurodiversity and Disability: A Comprehensive Guide

Neurodiversity is a term that has been gaining traction in recent years, but what does it mean? Neurodiversity is not the ...

What is neurodiversity-affirming care?

Basically, attention that affirms neurodiversity is a form of cultural competence. Therapists who defend neurodiversity...

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Understanding Neurodiversity: Pros and Cons of Self-Identification

Understanding Neurodiversity: Pros and Cons of Self-Identification

As we learn more about neuroscience and the best practices for learning and producing, it's becoming increasingly obvious ...

Celebrating Neurodiversity: A Global Initiative

Celebrating Neurodiversity: A Global Initiative

April is a special month for IBM, as it marks the celebration of neurodiversity. Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a...

Understanding Neurodiversity: How Common is it?

Understanding Neurodiversity: How Common is it?

Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the range of human experience in the world, at school, at work and through...

Understanding Neurodiversity: Examples and Benefits

Understanding Neurodiversity: Examples and Benefits

Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the various ways of thinking, learning, processing and behaving. It includes...

Understanding Neurodiversity: What Diagnoses Are Considered Neurodiverse?

Understanding Neurodiversity: What Diagnoses Are Considered Neurodiverse?

Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the range of differences in the way people think, learn, and interact. It...

Is neurodivergent the correct term?

Is neurodivergent the correct term?

There is no such thing as a “neurodiverse individual”. The correct term is “neurodivergent individual”.