I’ve been watching the slow babbling evolution of terms like “neurotypical” and “neurodiversity” with growing repulsion. It’s turned into a predictable social divide. The usage is based entirely on ...
Neurotypical is a developmental term used to describe people with characteristics and traits that are considered typical compared to others. Though neurotypical is not a medical term, medical ...
An increasing number of people are identifying as "neurodivergent," which is a term used to describe individuals with differences in how their brains work. Everyone and every brain is unique, but some ...
In families raising a child with disabilities, the emotional spotlight often falls on the child with special needs. Parents become full-time advocates, therapists, and caregivers. Meanwhile, ...
Neurofluid is a word I thought of a couple of years ago while exploring the tension between "neurotypical" and "neurodivergent" categories. It's been used in other contexts, both to refer to autistic ...
Neurotypical people adjust easily to changes in routine or environment. There is no formal test to determine if someone is neurotypical. Being neurotypical often has advantages in society designed for ...