neurodiverse
adjective
Thomas ArmstrongMike GorrellNote: The term neurodiverse is related to the concept of neurodiversity, which proposes that variation in brain functioning within the human population is normal and that brain functioning that is not neurotypical should not be stigmatized.
Examples of neurodiverse in a Sentence
Melinda Fulmer, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
Awareness training can help leaders see neurodiversity as a source of competitive advantage rather than a challenge to be managed.
Activate neurodiverse talents by aligning neurodiverse individuals’ roles with their unique capabilities.
—Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Work Friend: How to talk to a neurodiverse colleague.
—German Lopez, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
Yet, it has been estimated that unemployment and under-employment among those with neurodiverse talents may be as high as 85% to 90%—due, in many cases, to the nature of the recruitment and hiring processes, which often involve networking and behavioral interviews.
—Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Neurodiverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurodiverse. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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neurodiverse
adjective
Ellen Simpson et al., Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer InteractionThomas Armstrong, NeurodiversityNote: The term neurodiverse is related to the concept of neurodiversity, which proposes that variation in brain functioning within the human population is normal and that brain functioning that is not neurotypical should not be stigmatized.
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