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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Julie is professor focused on workplace culture and talent retention Neurodiversity is a term to describe cognitive differences.

As an autistic woman who has a full time job, lives on my own and even manages to blend in fairly well in social settings when I have the energy, my life has been a series of contradictions. I’ve been ...

The terms "neurodivergent" and "neurodiverse" refer to people whose thought patterns, behaviors, or learning styles fall outside of what is considered "normal," or neurotypical of humans.

It's funny how a casual comment can sometimes lead to unexpected places. I don’t know why I haven’t been paying attention because I’m sure the term “neurotypical” has been around for a while, but up ...

Discover an online platform that helps families and schools understand neurodivergent perspectives. Experts share strategies to foster inclusion, and a Grammy-nominated musician reveals how his art ...