neurodiverse

adjective

neu·ro·di·verse ˌnu̇r-ō-dī-ˈvərs

-də-ˈvərs,

-ˈdī-ˌvərs,

ˌnyu̇r-

: having, relating to, or constituting a type of brain functioning 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.

Examples of neurodiverse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Emmy-winning reality series Love on the Spectrum centers on the realities of dating for neurodiverse people from a vast selection of backgrounds. —

Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2024 And while places without a certification can be fantastic, a certification assures families that the location is especially well-equipped to meet the needs of neurodiverse guests. —

Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2023 More often than not, this actually hurts innovation by diminishing the potential for developing a neurodiverse environment in the workplace. —

Jennifer "jay" Palumbo, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 The retailer said these changes were an attempt to be more inclusive of customers and employees with sensory disabilities, including neurodiverse individuals. —

Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 17 Feb. 2024 For this year’s prints, The Times partnered with Creativity Explored, a nonprofit in San Francisco that supports a neurodiverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. —

Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023 Affinity groups exist for families of African American, Chinese, Hispanic and Latino, Indian American, Muslim, and neurodiverse students. —

Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2023 At a high level, what Hermans does—in essence, preaching calmness—is not only beneficial to parents (or anyone else, really) but can be especially helpful towards neurodiverse people. —

Steven Aquino, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023 Animation studio for the series’ animation, and a production team of neurodiverse and neurotypical writers, advisers and voice talent. —

Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Nov. 2023

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