This article is part 3 of a 5-part series on modern perspectives on ADHD. Part 2, "What is ADHD, Really?" is available here.
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 ...
A low-cost tool accurately distinguishes neurotypical children from children with autism just by watching them copy the dance moves of an on-screen avatar for a minute. It can even tell autism from ...
An increasing number of people are identifying as "neurodivergent," which is a term used to describe individuals with differences in how their brains work. Everyone and every brain is unique, but some ...
Language is how we make sense of the world: it gives form to abstract concepts and influences our perception of everything we encounter. So it isn’t surprising that the language we use to describe ...
"Neurotypical" refers to a person whose behaviors and brain functions align with what society considers "standard" or "typical." Neurotypical people process information, socialize, communicate, and ...
Elizabeth Radulski sits on the advisory board for Untapped. Autistic people make these changes in an effort to match dominant social norms. Some ADHD-ers also embrace the concept, though ADHD masking ...
What does it mean to be neurodivergent? Experts explain the differences in people who are neurodivergent and why the term is increasingly popular. An increasing number of people are identifying as ...