Whether scrolling on your phone or chatting with other parents in the playground, you’ve probably heard the words ‘neurotypical’ and ‘neurodivergent’ thrown around lately. But what do these terms mean ...

Neurotypical is a term used to describe individuals with typical neurological development. It is often characterized as reaching developmental milestones around the same time as peers. Neurotypical ...

The word “neurotypical” describes someone who thinks and processes information in ways that are typical within their culture. They tend to learn skills and reach developmental milestones around the ...

Dr. Sheila Wagner answers the question: 'What Is A Neurotypical?' Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: What is a neurotypical, and why do many in the autism community use this word? Answer: Typically they use ...

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 ...

The key to “Neurotypical,” Adam Larsen’s engaging film about autism from the inside, is in the title, a word that some “on the spectrum” use to describe people the world calls normal. It’s a word with ...

"I teach mindfulness and emotional literacy. My students are thriving." When a New York teacher wrote a Facebook post about why she designed her classroom for neurotypical students to resemble one ...

Picture this scenario: Someone with autism sees an approaching neurotypical carrying a giant purse, and says, “Just when I thought things couldn’t get purse!” First, there’s the misunderstanding: ...

Back-to-school season is often filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety for students. While this is true for all students, including those who are neurotypical, neurodiverse, or disabled, ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Neurotypical people adjust easily to changes in routine or ...