Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether scrolling on your phone or chatting with other parents in the playground, you’ve probably heard the words ‘neurotypical’ ...

"Neurotypical" refers to a person whose behaviors and brain functions align with what society considers "standard" or "typical." Neurotypical people process information, socialize, communicate, and ...

An increasing number of people are identifying as "neurodivergent," which is a term used to describe individuals with differences in how their brains work. Everyone and every brain is unique, but some ...

What does it mean to be autistic? In theory, one would presume the people most qualified to answer that question are those who are autistic. In practice, however, those who are on the spectrum — like ...

In families raising a child with disabilities, the emotional spotlight often falls on the child with special needs. Parents become full-time advocates, therapists, and caregivers. Meanwhile, ...

I’ve been watching the slow babbling evolution of terms like “neurotypical” and “neurodiversity” with growing repulsion. It’s turned into a predictable social divide. The usage is based entirely on ...

Whether scrolling on your phone or chatting with other parents in the playground, you've probably heard the words 'neurotypical' and 'neurodivergent' thrown around lately. But what do these terms mean ...