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Neurodiversity
Vocabulary
Let's learn some neurodiversity vocabulary together!
Neurodivergent
is a person whose neurological function is considered as different from that of the majority.
Neurodiversity
is an umbrella term that describes the spectrum of the ways the human brain works and these differences are to be valued.
Neurodiversity Movement
advocates for attitude system and policy change to align with the neurodiversity paradigm
Neurodiversity
Paradigm
advocates for a perspective shift from medical-based to social-based model
Neurokin
individuals whose neurology is similar to each other
Neuromajority
is a person whose neurological function is considered as similar from that of the majority.
Neurominority
is a person whose neurological function is considered as different from that of the majority.
Neurodiverse
a group of individuals who have a range of different ways of processing information
Neurotypical
is the group of people who are considered as the norm of how information is processed
Neuroscience
advocates for attitude system and policy change to align with the neurodiversity paradigm
Ableist Language
refers to the use of words that have some reference to a physical or visible disability. For example, some use the expression “the blind leading the blind” to refer to people who do not know what they are doing.
DEI
stands for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, which is any policy or practice designed to make people of various backgrounds feel welcomed and ensure they have support to perform to the fullest of their abilities in the workplace.
Information Processing
is the way in which our brains take information from around us before responding. Different people can process the same info in different ways and this is the root of neurodiversity.
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