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Browse our comprehensive collection of neurodivergence terms.

ABEHIMNRS

A

Autistic Burnout

A state of intense physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion experienced by autistic people.

AutismChallenges

B

Body Doubling

A productivity strategy where another person works alongside you to help you stay focused on a task.

ADHDProductivity

E

Executive Dysfunction

Difficulties with a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control.

Core ConceptsADHD

H

Hyperfocus

An intense state of concentration on a single interest or activity, often to the exclusion of everything else.

ADHDAttention

I

Infodumping

Enthusiastically sharing a large amount of information about a special interest at one time.

AutismADHD

M

Masking

Consciously or unconsciously hiding one's neurodivergent traits to fit in with neurotypical expectations.

BehaviorsCoping Strategies

Masking

Consciously or unconsciously hiding one's neurodivergent traits to fit in with neurotypical peers.

Core ConceptsAutism

N

Neurodivergent

Having a brain that functions differently from what is considered typical or 'normal' in society.

Core ConceptsIdentity

Neurospicy

A playful, reclaimed slang term for being neurodivergent, often used with pride and humor.

SlangIdentity

Neurotypical

Having typical neurological development and functioning that aligns with societal norms and expectations.

Core ConceptsIdentity

R

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

Extreme emotional sensitivity and pain triggered by the perception of being rejected or criticized.

ADHDChallenges

S

Sensory Processing Disorder

A condition in which the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes in through the senses.

Core ConceptsAutism

Special Interest

An intense, focused passion for a specific subject, often a hallmark of autism.

AutismStrengths

Stimming

Repetitive body movements or sounds that help regulate sensory input and emotions.

BehaviorsSelf-regulation

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