{"id":20610,"date":"2025-02-13T22:04:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T22:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happyinthehills.com\/zentriathlete\/?p=20610"},"modified":"2026-02-21T00:22:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T00:22:06","slug":"neurodiversity-what-is-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happyinthehills.com\/zentriathlete\/2025\/02\/13\/neurodiversity-what-is-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Neurodiversity &#8211; What is It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"nfd-container nfd-wb-call-to-action__cta-1 wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-27d3582e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a42ae012 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#656b64\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-20549\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/happyinthehills.com\/zentriathlete\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AlbertCamus-freedom-1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyinthehills.com\/zentriathlete\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AlbertCamus-freedom-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/happyinthehills.com\/zentriathlete\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AlbertCamus-freedom-1-550x688.jpg 550w, https:\/\/happyinthehills.com\/zentriathlete\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AlbertCamus-freedom-1-820x1025.jpg 820w, https:\/\/happyinthehills.com\/zentriathlete\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AlbertCamus-freedom-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/happyinthehills.com\/zentriathlete\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AlbertCamus-freedom-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/happyinthehills.com\/zentriathlete\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AlbertCamus-freedom-1-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-color-7-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>Freedom or Curse<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-md nfd-p-card-square-lg is-style-nfd-theme-darker wp-block-group nfd-bg-effect-grid-3 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-76a81b31 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-shadow-xs nfd-rounded-full is-style-nfd-theme-dark wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:6px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:6px;padding-left:16px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a4d308d6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"nfd-text-xs has-color-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24074379820ab0bd701ad9c09ab7ed94\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase\">FOllow the white Rabbit<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"nfd-text-xl nfd-text-contrast nfd-text-balance wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-color-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d71e5a7e298692fcd04c3f0efef8a83d\">What is Neuro DIVERSITY?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-faded nfd-text-base nfd-text-balance has-color-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d674d27c1b89db32e72808f762729dc6\">Neurodiversity refers to\u00a0the natural variation and richness in how human brains function and process information.\u00a0It encompasses a wide range of cognitive styles, learning abilities, and neurological conditions,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-7d115344\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-132b0da8 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-btn-wide is-style-fill wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/what-is-neurodiversity-202111232645\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Harvard response (Click Here!)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful resources and Links to Rabbit holes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-container nfd-py-lg nfd-theme-white nfd-bg-surface nfd-wb-text__text-39 is-style-nfd-theme-white wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-801f6f31 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"nfd-text-md nfd-max-w-prose nfd-gap-lg wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b16ad781 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-eff6f568\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d8819a61 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-width:1px;min-height:48px\">\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-md nfd-gap-y-sm wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-76ea2f42 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"nfd-text-lg nfd-text-contrast wp-block-heading\">NeuroTypes include:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:1em;padding-left:1em\" class=\"nfd-gap-sm wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/addressingdyslexia.org\/what-is-dyslexia\/dyslexia-and-neurodiversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dyslexia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geniuswithin.org\/what-is-neurodiversity\/dcd-dyspraxia\/#:~:text=Developmental%20Coordination%20Disorder%20(DCD)%20or,all%20qualities%20associated%20with%20DCD.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dyspraxia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6703258\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tourette&#8217;s syndrome<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Savant_syndrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Savant syndrome<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-eff6f568\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d8819a61 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-width:1px;min-height:48px\">\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-md nfd-gap-y-sm wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-76ea2f42 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"nfd-text-lg nfd-text-contrast wp-block-heading\">Some NeuroTypes from NeuroDiversity spectrums<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-2xl nfd-text-md wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b16ad781 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-lg nfd-px-sm is-style-nfd-theme-white wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64989fb1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-rounded-full nfd-p-2 nfd-shrink-0 is-style-nfd-theme-dark wp-block-group wp-container-content-2cb1e7d4 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-73a99bce wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:32px\">\n<p class=\"nfd-text-contrast\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:0;text-transform:uppercase\">1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-sm wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e3bc7287 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"\">An Autistic neurotype is also responsible for the vast and expansive talents an individual may have, which oftentimes the medical-model approach neglects to acknowledge. AANE uses a neurodiversity-affirming lens and recognizes the deep, meaningful talents associated with an Autistic neurotype. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aane.org\/autism-info-faqs\/autism-basics\/what-is-autism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more at this resource<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-lg nfd-px-sm is-style-nfd-theme-white wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64989fb1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-rounded-full nfd-p-2 nfd-shrink-0 is-style-nfd-theme-dark wp-block-group wp-container-content-2cb1e7d4 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-73a99bce wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:32px\">\n<p class=\"nfd-text-contrast\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:0;text-transform:uppercase\">2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-sm wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e3bc7287 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"\">Dyslexia is a neurodivergent condition that affects how the brain processes information, particularly for reading and spelling.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/addressingdyslexia.org\/what-is-dyslexia\/dyslexia-and-neurodiversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more at this resource<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-lg nfd-px-sm is-style-nfd-theme-white wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64989fb1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-rounded-full nfd-p-2 nfd-shrink-0 is-style-nfd-theme-dark wp-block-group wp-container-content-2cb1e7d4 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-73a99bce wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:32px\">\n<p class=\"nfd-text-contrast\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:0;text-transform:uppercase\">3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-sm wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e3bc7287 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"\">Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) or Dyspraxia is commonly associated with\u00a0<strong>difficulties with movement<\/strong>, when in fact there are many strengths associated with this neurotype. Big picture thinking, problem solving, tenacity, creativity and empathy are all qualities associated with DCD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geniuswithin.org\/what-is-neurodiversity\/dcd-dyspraxia\/#:~:text=Developmental%20Coordination%20Disorder%20(DCD)%20or,all%20qualities%20associated%20with%20DCD.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more at this resource<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-lg nfd-px-sm is-style-nfd-theme-white wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64989fb1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-rounded-full nfd-p-2 nfd-shrink-0 is-style-nfd-theme-dark wp-block-group wp-container-content-2cb1e7d4 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-73a99bce wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:32px\">\n<p class=\"nfd-text-contrast\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:0;text-transform:uppercase\">4<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-sm wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e3bc7287 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"\">Tourette syndrome (TS) is\u00a0<mark>a<\/mark> neurological disorder that involves tics, which are sudden, involuntary movements or sounds.\u00a0It&#8217;s part of a group of disorders called tic disorders.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6703258\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more at this resource<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-lg nfd-px-sm is-style-nfd-theme-white wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64989fb1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-rounded-full nfd-p-2 nfd-shrink-0 is-style-nfd-theme-dark wp-block-group wp-container-content-2cb1e7d4 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-73a99bce wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:32px\">\n<p class=\"nfd-text-contrast\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:0;text-transform:uppercase\">5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-sm wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e3bc7287 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"\">Savant syndrome is\u00a0a rare condition that occurs when someone has exceptional skills in one area of their life, while having disabilities in other areas.\u00a0It&#8217;s often associated with autism, but it can also be caused by brain injury or other central nervous system disorders.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Savant_syndrome\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Savant_syndrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Start with wikipedia to find out more about this topic<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Neurodiversity refers to\u00a0the natural variation and richness in how human brains function and process information.\u00a0It encompasses a wide range of cognitive styles, learning abilities, and neurological 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