Neurodiversity Explained

🧠 Common Types of Neurodiversity
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    Challenges with social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors.
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    Includes inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
  • Dyslexia
    Affects reading, spelling, and language processing.
  • Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
    Impacts motor coordination and planning.
  • Dyscalculia
    Difficulty with numbers and mathematical concepts.
  • Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
    Challenges in processing sensory input (e.g., sound, touch, light).
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    Characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
  • Anxiety Disorders
    Includes generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorders.
  • Depression
    Persistent feelings of sadness, low energy, and loss of interest.
  • Bipolar Disorder
    Alternating periods of depression and elevated mood or mania.
  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
    Emotional instability, impulsivity, and difficulty with relationships.
  • Tourette Syndrome
    Involves involuntary tics and vocalizations.
  • Epilepsy
    A neurological condition with recurrent seizures.
  • Learning Disabilities
    Broad category including challenges with reading, writing, math, and comprehension.
  • Down Syndrome
    A genetic condition affecting cognitive development and physical traits.