Neurodivergent (ND) or Neuroatypical:

Neurodivergent and neuroatypical are interchangeable terms used to describe individuals with cognitive, intellectual, or developmental abilities that differ from what is considered typical — or neurotypical (NT). ND people may be on the autism spectrum, have learning disabilities like dyslexia, ADHD, and sensory processing disorders (SPD), as well as anxiety disorders, OCD, or Tourette’s syndrome. Formerly considered abnormalities, scientists now understand that ND conditions aren’t inherently issues for individuals—moreover, there’s a large societal benefit. Not all ND presentations have disabling conditions, such as synesthesia or giftedness, but all show difference in how the brain works. With this shift, many but not all practitioners have stopped treating ND as an illness but instead see different methods of learning and processing information. For this reason, diagnoses are often on a spectrum, with people showing some traits or behaviors without meeting the full criteria for a diagnosis. Also see Neurodevelopmental and Neurodiversity