Neurodivergent

A term describing individuals whose neurological development and functioning differ from what is considered typical or "neurotypical." Neurodivergent conditions include ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyscalculia, Tourette syndrome, and other neurological differences. The neurodivergent framework positions these differences as natural human variation rather than deficits to be corrected. In accessibility and technology design, supporting neurodivergent users requires understanding that cognitive patterns such as attention, executive function, sensory processing, and communication vary significantly between individuals, and that systems designed around neurotypical assumptions create structural barriers for neurodivergent people.