Glossary

Glossary

This page explains some of the words I use on Quietly Neurodivergent in plain English. You do not need to memorise anything – it’s here if and when you want to look something up.

On most articles, you can hover over or tap on highlighted words to see a small popup with the same definition. The explanations here describe how I’m using these terms on this site. They are not full medical or legal definitions, and they are not a substitute for professional advice.

Glossary

A B C D E H L M N R S T U
  • ADHD

    “ADHD” is a condition where attention, activity levels and impulse control work differently, often making focus, organisation and time management harder.

  • Accommodations

    “Accommodations” (or “reasonable adjustments”) are changes to tasks or environments that make things more accessible, such as flexible deadlines or quieter spaces.

  • AuDHD

    “AuDHD” means a person who is both autistic and has ADHD, so they experience a mix of traits from both.

  • Autistic

    “Autistic” describes a person whose brain processes social interaction, communication and sensory input differently from the expected norm.