With this shift, practitioners are no longer treating neurodivergence as inherently an illness.
This article defines neurodiversity and provides examples.
The term neurodiversity was coined by sociologist Judy Singer, who is autistic, in 1997.
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Neurotypical people may have no idea they are because the subject has likely never come up for them before.
We’ll examine the most common types of neurodivergence and the ways they manifest ahead.
Let’s learn about the many different types of neurodivergence.
You may not have heard of all the different types, but chances are you are familiar with some.
These are the most common examples.
Dyslexia
This form of neurodivergence involves speaking, reading, and writing.
People with dyslexia are often big picture thinkers who excel at visual processing.
In addition, they tend to have strong spatial awareness and may be very creative.
While neurodivergence is common, many people do not realize they are neurodivergent until they reachadulthood.
Can You Become Neurodivergent?
Many forms of neurodivergence are an innate part of how the brain develops and functions.
How Common Is Being Neurodivergent?
What Is It Like to Be Neurodivergent?
There is no one answer to what it’s like to be neurodivergent.
There isn’t even an answer to what it’s like to have any kind of specific neurodivergent diagnosis!
Podcasts
There are podcasts on the topic for those who prefer to listen to materials.
These includeThe Neurodiversity Podcast,Neurodiverging, andSensory Matters.
Doyle N.Neurodiversity at work: a biopsychosocial model and the impact on working adults.Br Med Bull.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Data and statistics about ADHD.
The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity.Dyslexia FAQ.
