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In contrast to some of the shortcomings of terms like "neurotypical" (such as its underlying assumption that neurodivergent experiences are an anomaly, i.e. not typical), a growing group of advocates in the neurodivergent movement prefer other terms such as "neuroconforming". [136] The term "allistic" is also used, meaning "not autistic". [137]
Neurodivergent vs. neurotypical Neurotypical refers to people who have typical or expected neurological development or functioning, and do not have any neurodiverse conditions, the experts note.
We took the neurotypical vs. neurodivergent question to an expert and found out their definition, the differences between the two and, perhaps most importantly, why you should care. Read on for ...
Mental health experts share their best tips for people with autism and neurotypical folks to maintain healthy friendships that uplift one another. The Secret To Healthy, Fulfilling Friendships ...
Engaging in special interests can bring autistic people great joy [25] [26] and many autistic people spend large amounts of time engaged in their special interest. [27] In adults, engaging with special interests has been shown to have positive outcomes for mental health, [28] self-esteem, [29] and can be used to manage stress.
Autistic Individuals take in information from their senses as do allistic (non-autistic) people. The difference is they are not able to process it in the same manner as their neurotypical peers and can become overwhelmed by the amount of information that they are receiving and withdraw as a coping mechanism. [1]
The results of a new study involving 826 young adults suggest that diets high in fast food, processed red meat, and soda but low in fruits and vegetables may be linked to faster biological aging.
Neurotypical – a person who does not have any developmental or neurological disorders. Often used to describe an individual who is not on the autism spectrum. [21] Allistic – a person who is not autistic but may or may not be neurodivergent in other ways, for example, a dyslexic person, or someone with ADHD.