neurodivergent
Americanadjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- neurodivergence noun
Etymology
Origin of neurodivergent
First recorded in 2000–05; neuro- ( def. ) + divergent ( def. )
Example Sentences
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He says he is particularly worried that neurodivergent children may lose personalised support because of the reassessments of EHCPs.
From BBC
It also includes casual mention of his diagnosis as neurodivergent.
From Los Angeles Times
Rachel Reid addressed this in an “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit, explaining that while she didn’t initially write Shane as neurodivergent, after her own experience parenting a neurodivergent child, she came to see him differently.
From Salon
"It allows neurodivergent people to unmask and be themselves," Ursie says.
From BBC
Many families contacted BBC Your Voice to express their frustration and to say that it would stop them from taking their neurodivergent children to the Merlin theme parks they loved.
From BBC
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