neurodivergent
adjective/ˌnjʊərəʊdaɪˈvɜːdʒənt/
/ˌnʊrəʊdaɪˈvɜːrdʒənt/
(also neurodiverse)
(psychology)- showing patterns of thought or behaviour that are different from those of most people, though still part of the normal range in humans
This term is often used as an alternative way to describe people who are on the autism spectrum.显示出与大多数人不同的思维或行为模式,但仍属于人类正常范围的一部分 - The author had noticed a lack of books featuring neurodivergent children.
作者注意到缺乏以神经分歧儿童为主题的书籍。 - According to the charity, 1 in 7 people is neurodivergent.
据该慈善机构称,七分之一的人患有神经分歧。
Word Origin1990s: from neuro- + divergent. - The author had noticed a lack of books featuring neurodivergent children.