How 'neurodivergent' became a word for many types of minds
- Posted on October 29, 2025
- By NPR
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How 'neurodivergent' became a word for many types of minds

"Neurodivergent" is not just a way to describe medical diagnoses like autism and ADHD. It encompasses a range of ways in which people's brains differ from what is considered normal in the U.S.