
Neurodivergence, Predominant Neurotype & Neurodiversity - What are the differences?
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Neurodivergent / Neurodivergence is a term used to describe individuals who identify with having one or more conditions or differences like autism, ADHD, Tourette syndrome, dyspraxia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and others. It's important to note that none of these conditions are linked to intelligence; they simply represent variations in brain function.
Neurodiverse / Neurodiversity is a term that encompasses the entire population, including both neurodivergent and non-neurodivergent individuals. The prefix "neuro" pertains to the brain, while "diverse" indicates a range of differences.
Predominant Neurotype (PNT) – statistically across the UK population the dominant neurotype would be the non-neurodivergent population (and would be referred to as the predominant neurotype – PNT). However, in a neurodivergent individual’s own family home where neurodivergence is genetic, the PNT would be neurodivergent. It is an affirming term because it can be used interchangeably for all neurotypes. Whereas using the word ‘neurotypical’ suggests that if you are not neurodivergent (a.k.a. neurotypical) then you are atypical / not normal.