neurodiversity

noun
UK /ˌnjʊərəʊdaɪˈvɜːsəti/
US /ˌnʊroʊdaɪˈvɜːrsəti/

Neurodiversity means that people's brains work in many different ways, and all those ways are okay.

The school celebrates neurodiversity by helping every kid learn in the way that suits them best.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The idea that differences in how brains work are normal and valuable, not problems to fix.

Many teachers learn about neurodiversity so they can support all their students.

3. The range of different thinking and learning styles found among people.

A team with neurodiversity can solve problems in creative ways.

4. A movement that asks society to accept and include people whose brains work differently.

The neurodiversity movement helps workplaces become friendlier to everyone.