Whether scrolling on your phone or chatting with other parents in the playground, you've probably heard the words 'neurotypical' and 'neurodivergent' thrown around lately. But what do these terms mean ...

The word “neurotypical” describes someone who thinks and processes information in ways that are typical within their culture. They tend to learn skills and reach developmental milestones around the ...

Neurotypical people adjust easily to changes in routine or environment. There is no formal test to determine if someone is neurotypical. Being neurotypical often has advantages in society designed for ...

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 ...

I was recently talking with a very bright college freshman who excels in science and in foreign languages. She was telling me about her friends, the people she studied with, and the travels she had ...

Back-to-school season is often filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety for students. While this is true for all students, including those who are neurotypical, neurodiverse, or disabled, ...

The organization of the human brain develops over time, following the coordinated expression of thousands of genes. Linking the development of healthy brain organization to genes involved in mental ...

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