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
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Neurodivergent
On this site, “neurodivergent” means a person whose brain works differently from the usual pattern, for example autistic, ADHD, dyslexic or dyspraxic.
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Neurodiversity
“Neurodiversity” is the idea that there are many different kinds of brains in the human population, and that this variation is normal, not a defect.
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Neurotypical
On this site, “neurotypical” means a person whose brain works in the way society expects or designs for – they don’t have the kinds of differences usually described as neurodivergent.
