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Glossary

Allistic — Not autistic

Neurodivergent — Neurologically different in ways that break the usual assumptions of society; not neurotypical. General term that includes a wide range of more specific conditions, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette’s and many others.

Neurodiverse — (Applies only to a group)

Neurotypical — Not neurodivergent; meeting the common cultural/societal assumptions about how people’s brains work.