The Neurodiversity Umbrella

The neurodiversity umbrella

When people hear the term neurodivergent, most common answer is autism or adhd, and nothing else.

But what exactly does it mean to be neurodivergent? The term neurodivergent is described as "people whose brain differences affect how their brain works".

This includes:

The autism spectrum

Attention deficit disorders(ADHD,ADD etc.)

Personality disorders(NPD,BPD,ASPD etc)

Learning disabilities(dyscalculia,dyslexia,dyspraxia etc.)

Processing disorders(language and sensory etc.)

Trauma disorders(CPTSD,PTSD,RAD,DSED etc.)

Psychotic disorders(Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, Delusion disorder etc.)

Epilepsy

Tic disorders(Tourettes syndrome,Provisional tic disorder etc.)

Dissociative disorders(DID,Dissociative amnesia, DPDR etc.)

And others. Point being - mental health disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders and others are also under the neurodiversity umbrella, because they affect the brain differently than the typical brain.