neurodivergent

[noor-oh-di-vur-juhnt, dahy-, nyoor-]

adjective

1. relating to or showing atypical neurological behavior and development, as in autism spectrum disorder or dyslexia. ND

noun

1. a neurodivergent person.

Other Word Forms

• neurodivergence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of neurodivergent¹

First recorded in 2000–05; neuro- ( def. ) + divergent ( def. )

Example Sentences

She explained a staff network for neurodivergent colleagues across the health board was "really empowering" as people felt supported.

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He was dyslexic and neurodivergent - although this was not diagnosed - and he struggled with mainstream school.

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The academic, who has researched the holiday experiences of families with neurodivergent children, said it was an overlooked area.

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Exam results day can be tough for everyone - but especially if you're neurodivergent.

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However, she can only eat small cherry tomatoes because she finds the big ones, with their slimy, jelly-like interior, repulsive - something plenty of neurodivergent people will agree with.

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