{"id":2737,"date":"2025-11-16T20:05:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T20:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilgianderson.com\/?p=2737"},"modified":"2025-11-16T20:36:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T20:36:38","slug":"comprehensive-neurodivergence-terms-glossary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ilgianderson.com\/tr\/comprehensive-neurodivergence-terms-glossary\/","title":{"rendered":"Comprehensive Neurodivergence Terms Glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ableism<\/b>
Discrimination or prejudice against disabled or neurodivergent people.<\/p>

accommodations<\/b>
Adjustments made to support someone\u2019s needs.<\/p>

acceptance<\/b>
Recognizing and valuing someone as they are.<\/p>

acceptance and commitment therapy<\/b>
Therapy focused on acceptance and acting according to personal values.<\/p>

acquired neurodivergence<\/b>
Neurodivergence developed later in life.<\/p>

acquired or traumatic brain injury<\/b>
Brain injury caused by trauma or illness after birth.<\/p>

adaptive coping<\/b>
Healthy ways of dealing with stress.<\/p>

adaptive functioning<\/b>
Skills needed to handle everyday life.<\/p>

adaptive morphing<\/b>
Changing behavior to fit environmental expectations.<\/p>

advocacy<\/b>
Speaking up for rights and needs.<\/p>

affect dysregulation<\/b>
Difficulty managing emotional states.<\/p>

affinity-based groups<\/b>
Groups formed around shared identity or experience.<\/p>

aphantasia<\/b>
Inability to form mental visual images.<\/p>

alexithymia<\/b>
Difficulty identifying and expressing emotions.<\/p>

allistic<\/b>
Non autistic person.<\/p>

ally<\/b>
Someone who supports a marginalized group.<\/p>

art therapy<\/b>
Therapy using creative and artistic processes.<\/p>

asperger\u2019s syndrome<\/b>
Former autism subtype now included under the autism spectrum.<\/p>

assistive technology<\/b>
Tools that support functioning or communication.<\/p>

autism<\/b>
A neurodevelopmental form of neurodivergence.<\/p>

autism community<\/b>
Autistic people and those connected to them.<\/p>

authenticity<\/b>
Acting in alignment with one\u2019s true self.<\/p>

autistic<\/b>
Identity term for someone on the autism spectrum.<\/p>

autistic burnout<\/b>
Deep exhaustion from long term stress or masking.<\/p>

autistic interests<\/b>
Intense, focused areas of interest.<\/p>

autistic masking<\/b>
Hiding autistic traits to fit social expectations.<\/p>

autistic rage<\/b>
Intense emotional overload expressed as anger.<\/p>

autonomy<\/b>
Ability to make one\u2019s own decisions.<\/p>

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder<\/b>
Neurodivergence involving attention and regulation differences.<\/p>

attention regulation<\/b>
Ability to maintain or shift attention as needed.<\/p>

attention shifting<\/b>
Moving attention from one task or stimulus to another.<\/p>

auditory filtering<\/b>
Ability to tune out irrelevant sounds.<\/p>

auditory processing differences<\/b>
Differences in interpreting and processing sounds.<\/p>

auditory sensitivity<\/b>
Heightened sensitivity to sound.<\/p>

augmentative and alternative communication<\/b>
Communication methods supporting or replacing speech.<\/p>

behavioural rigidity<\/b>
Difficulty being flexible in routines or behaviors.<\/p>

behavioural therapy<\/b>
Therapy aimed at changing behaviors.<\/p>

body doubling<\/b>
Working alongside someone to improve focus.<\/p>

breathing feedback<\/b>
Techniques that track and guide breathing patterns.<\/p>

burnout<\/b>
Physical and emotional exhaustion.<\/p>

camouflaging<\/b>
Concealing neurodivergent traits.<\/p>

challenging behaviour<\/b>
Behaviors signaling unmet needs or distress.<\/p>

cognition<\/b>
Mental processes involved in thinking.<\/p>

cognitive ability<\/b>
Capacity for mental tasks and reasoning.<\/p>

cognitive biases<\/b>
Predictable errors in thinking.<\/p>

cognitive behavioral therapy<\/b>
Therapy linking thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.<\/p>

cognitive fatigue<\/b>
Mental exhaustion.<\/p>

cognitive flexibility<\/b>
Ability to shift thinking or adapt to change.<\/p>

cognitive load management<\/b>
Managing the amount of mental effort required.<\/p>

cognitive overload<\/b>
When mental demands exceed capacity.<\/p>

cognitive persistence<\/b>
Ability to stay mentally engaged with a task.<\/p>

cognitive rigidity<\/b>
Difficulty changing thoughts or adapting to new rules.<\/p>

cognitive strengths<\/b>
Areas where a person\u2019s thinking skills are strong.<\/p>

compensation strategies<\/b>
Techniques used to work around challenges.<\/p>

context switching<\/b>
Moving between different tasks or environments.<\/p>

coping strategies<\/b>
Ways of managing stress or difficulty.<\/p>

cross-modal processing<\/b>
Using information from multiple senses together.<\/p>

deep pressure therapy<\/b>
Calming pressure applied to the body.<\/p>

deficits-based approach<\/b>
Focusing mainly on what a person cannot do.<\/p>

demasking<\/b>
Reducing or stopping masking behaviors.<\/p>

developmental coordination disorder<\/b>
Motor coordination difficulties affecting daily tasks.<\/p>

developmental delay<\/b>
Skills developing later than expected.<\/p>

developmental milestone<\/b>
A key skill usually achieved at a certain age.<\/p>

developmental window<\/b>
A period when certain skills are more easily learned.<\/p>

disability community<\/b>
People with disabilities and their allies.<\/p>

disability justice<\/b>
Framework centered on equity and rights for disabled people.<\/p>

diverse communication<\/b>
Different ways of expressing and understanding meaning.<\/p>

double empathy problem<\/b>
Mutual misunderstanding between autistic and non autistic people.<\/p>

dyad of impairments<\/b>
Older autism model focused on social and behavioral areas.<\/p>

dyspraxia<\/b>
Difficulty planning and coordinating physical movements.<\/p>

dyscalculia<\/b>
Difficulty understanding numbers and math.<\/p>

dyschronometria<\/b>
Difficulty perceiving or keeping track of time.<\/p>

dysgraphia<\/b>
Difficulty with handwriting or written expression.<\/p>

dyslexia<\/b>
Differences in reading and language processing.<\/p>

early cognition<\/b>
Early thinking and problem solving skills.<\/p>

early intellectual ability<\/b>
Advanced or early developing reasoning skills.<\/p>

early language<\/b>
Early development of language skills.<\/p>

early speech<\/b>
Early spoken language development.<\/p>

early reading<\/b>
Developing reading skills earlier than typical.<\/p>

early literacy<\/b>
Foundational pre reading skills developing early.<\/p>

early social skills<\/b>
Early development of social communication.<\/p>

early emotional skills<\/b>
Early understanding and expression of emotions.<\/p>

early walking<\/b>
Walking earlier than typical developmental timing.<\/p>

early verbal development<\/b>
Early or advanced spoken language abilities.<\/p>

early motor development<\/b>
Early or advanced physical movement skills.<\/p>

echolalia<\/b>
Repeating words or phrases heard earlier.<\/p>

executive attention<\/b>
Directing and maintaining attention on goals.<\/p>

executive dysfunction<\/b>
Difficulty with planning, organizing, or self regulation.<\/p>

executive function<\/b>
Mental skills for planning, organizing, and controlling actions.<\/p>

executive function coaching<\/b>
Support that teaches strategies for executive skills.<\/p>

experiential learning<\/b>
Learning through direct experience.<\/p>

expressive language<\/b>
Ability to express thoughts through speech or symbols.<\/p>

expressive language differences<\/b>
Variations in how people express themselves.<\/p>

extrinsic motivation<\/b>
Motivation driven by external rewards.<\/p>

fidgeting<\/b>
Small movements that help regulate focus.<\/p>

fine motor skills<\/b>
Small precise movements like writing or buttoning.<\/p>

flow<\/b>
A state of deep focus and engagement.<\/p>

flow states in neurodivergence<\/b>
Intense focus states common in some neurodivergent people.<\/p>

flourishing<\/b>
Thriving and achieving well being.<\/p>

focus shifting<\/b>
Changing focus from one task or idea to another.<\/p>

focused attention<\/b>
Ability to concentrate on one task or stimulus.<\/p>

functioning labels<\/b>
Terms like high functioning or low functioning that oversimplify support needs.<\/p>

frustration intolerance<\/b>
Difficulty coping with frustration or obstacles.<\/p>

gifted<\/b>
Having exceptional abilities or high potential in certain areas.<\/p>

global developmental delay<\/b>
Delays across multiple developmental areas in early childhood.<\/p>

gross motor skills<\/b>
Large body movements like walking or jumping.<\/p>

heart rate variability training<\/b>
Exercises that improve stress regulation through controlled breathing.<\/p>

hidden disability awareness<\/b>
Understanding that not all disabilities are visible.<\/p>

hidden disability sunflower<\/b>
A symbol worn to signal an invisible disability.<\/p>

high frustration tolerance<\/b>
Ability to manage frustration well.<\/p>

high functioning<\/b>
A non precise label often used to describe fewer visible support needs.<\/p>

high intelligence<\/b>
Above average cognitive ability.<\/p>

high support needs<\/b>
Requiring significant or frequent assistance.<\/p>

hyperacusis<\/b>
Extreme sensitivity to sound.<\/p>

hyperarousal<\/b>
Heightened activation of the nervous system.<\/p>

hyperconnectivity<\/b>
Increased neural communication between brain regions.<\/p>

hyperfocus<\/b>
Intense and sustained concentration.<\/p>

hyperlexia<\/b>
Advanced reading ability with language or comprehension differences.<\/p>

hypervigilance<\/b>
Constant alertness to potential threats.<\/p>

hypersensitivity<\/b>
Heightened sensitivity to sensory input.<\/p>

hypoarousal<\/b>
Low nervous system activation or low alertness.<\/p>

hyposensitivity<\/b>
Reduced sensitivity to sensory input.<\/p>

identity first language<\/b>
Using identity based terms like autistic person.<\/p>

independence<\/b>
Ability to act or make choices without assistance.<\/p>

information processing<\/b>
How the brain receives and uses information.<\/p>

inertia<\/b>
Difficulty starting or switching tasks.<\/p>

intellectual disability<\/b>
Significant limitations in reasoning and adaptive skills.<\/p>

intellectual strengths<\/b>
Areas where thinking skills are strong.<\/p>

intactness<\/b>
Unimpaired or preserved function.<\/p>

interference control<\/b>
Ability to ignore distractions.<\/p>

interoception<\/b>
Sensing internal body states like hunger or heartbeat.<\/p>

interpersonal skills<\/b>
Skills used to interact with other people.<\/p>

intersectionality<\/b>
How overlapping identities affect experience and discrimination.<\/p>

invisible disability<\/b>
A disability not immediately apparent to others.<\/p>

joint attention<\/b>
Sharing focus on an object or event with another person.<\/p>

language onset<\/b>
The age or timing when language begins to develop.<\/p>

late cognition<\/b>
Cognitive skills developing later than typical.<\/p>

late intellectual ability<\/b>
Advanced reasoning emerging later rather than early.<\/p>

late language<\/b>
Language development occurring later than expected.<\/p>

late speech<\/b>
Speech beginning later than typical ages.<\/p>

late reading<\/b>
Reading skills developing later than peers.<\/p>

late literacy<\/b>
Foundational literacy skills developing later.<\/p>

late social skills<\/b>
Social communication developing later.<\/p>

late emotional skills<\/b>
Emotional understanding developing later.<\/p>

late walking<\/b>
Walking later than typical developmental ranges.<\/p>

late motor development<\/b>
Motor skills developing later than expected.<\/p>

late verbal development<\/b>
Spoken language developing later.<\/p>

learning differences<\/b>
Variations in how people learn.<\/p>

learning disorder<\/b>
Specific difficulty affecting learning in one or more areas.<\/p>

life skills differences<\/b>
Differences in daily living or practical skills.<\/p>

lived experience<\/b>
Personal, firsthand experience of a condition or identity.<\/p>

low frustration tolerance<\/b>
Difficulty managing frustration or setbacks.<\/p>

low functioning<\/b>
A non precise and outdated label implying high support needs.<\/p>

low support needs<\/b>
Needing relatively little assistance day to day.<\/p>

masking<\/b>
Hiding natural traits to fit social expectations.<\/p>

masking fatigue<\/b>
Exhaustion caused by long periods of masking.<\/p>

medical model of disability<\/b>
Model viewing disability as a problem within the person.<\/p>

meltdown<\/b>
Loss of emotional or sensory control due to overload.<\/p>

mental fatigue<\/b>
Tiredness caused by extended cognitive effort.<\/p>

mental ill health<\/b>
Experiences related to mental distress or mental health conditions.<\/p>

mindfulness-based therapy<\/b>
Therapy using present-moment awareness practices.<\/p>

mindfulness training<\/b>
Exercises to increase awareness and reduce stress.<\/p>

misophonia<\/b>
Strong negative reactions to specific sounds.<\/p>

motor planning<\/b>
Organizing and carrying out movement sequences.<\/p>

movement therapy<\/b>
Therapeutic approaches using bodily movement.<\/p>

multi-modal communicator<\/b>
Someone who uses multiple communication methods.<\/p>

multi-sensory integration<\/b>
Combining information from different senses.<\/p>

multiple learning differences<\/b>
Having more than one learning variation.<\/p>

music therapy<\/b>
Therapy using music for emotional or sensory support.<\/p>

mutuality<\/b>
Reciprocal understanding or shared connection.<\/p>

neuro-affirming<\/b>
Approach that validates neurodivergent ways of being.<\/p>

neuro-cognitive load<\/b>
Mental effort required to process information.<\/p>

neurodivergence<\/b>
Natural variation in brain function.<\/p>

neurodivergent<\/b>
Describes someone whose brain functions differently from the neuromajority.<\/p>

neurodivergent advocacy<\/b>
Promoting rights and needs of neurodivergent people.<\/p>

neurodivergent communication styles<\/b>
Communication patterns common in neurodivergent people.<\/p>

neurodivergent education approaches<\/b>
Teaching methods that support neurodivergent learners.<\/p>

neurodivergent fatigue<\/b>
Exhaustion caused by constant adaptation or overload.<\/p>

neurodivergent identity<\/b>
Sense of self based on being neurodivergent.<\/p>

neurodivergent learning styles<\/b>
Ways neurodivergent people best learn.<\/p>

neurodivergent mentorship<\/b>
Guidance provided by or for neurodivergent individuals.<\/p>

neurodivergent pride<\/b>
Positive identity and self acceptance as neurodivergent.<\/p>

neurodivergent representation<\/b>
Presence of neurodivergent people in media or society.<\/p>

neurodivergent strength-based approaches<\/b>
Focusing on abilities rather than deficits.<\/p>

neurodivergent strengths<\/b>
Areas where neurodivergent people excel.<\/p>

neurodiverse<\/b>
Group that includes multiple types of brains.<\/p>

neurodiversity<\/b>
The natural diversity of human minds.<\/p>

neurodiversity paradigm<\/b>
View that neurodiversity is natural and valuable.<\/p>

neuro-inclusion<\/b>
Creating environments that welcome all neurotypes.<\/p>

neurokindred<\/b>
People with similar neurotypes or neurodivergent experiences.<\/p>

neuromajority<\/b>
People whose neurotype is most common in society.<\/p>

neurominority<\/b>
People whose neurotype is less common.<\/p>

neuronormative<\/b>
Conforming to neuromajority expectations.<\/p>

neurotypical<\/b>
Not neurodivergent.<\/p>

non-autistic<\/b>
Not autistic.<\/p>

non-verbal<\/b>
Not using spoken language.<\/p>

non-traditionally communicating<\/b>
Communicating in ways other than typical speech patterns.<\/p>

obsessive-compulsive disorder<\/b>
Condition involving intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.<\/p>

occupational therapy approaches<\/b>
Methods supporting daily living, sensory, and motor skills.<\/p>

orthogonality<\/b>
Being independent or unrelated in characteristics.<\/p>

overstimulation<\/b>
Too much sensory input for the nervous system to handle.<\/p>

parallel play<\/b>
Children playing beside each other without interacting.<\/p>

pathological demand avoidance<\/b><\/p>

Extreme avoidance of everyday demands and pressure.<\/p>

pervasive drive for autonomy<\/b>
Strong need for independence and self direction.<\/p>

person-first language<\/b>
Language like \u201cperson with autism,\u201d putting the person before the condition.<\/p>

physical awareness<\/b>
Understanding one\u2019s body position and movement.<\/p>

prefrontal cortex<\/b>
Brain area involved in planning, decision making, and self control.<\/p>

positive psychology<\/b>
Focus on strengths, well being, and flourishing.<\/p>

pragmatic language differences<\/b>
Differences in social use of language.<\/p>

precocious cognition<\/b>
Early developing thinking or problem solving skills.<\/p>

precocious intellectual ability<\/b>
Advanced reasoning earlier than typical.<\/p>

precocious language<\/b>
Language skills emerging early.<\/p>

precocious speech<\/b>
Speaking earlier or more advanced than typical.<\/p>

precocious reading<\/b>
Reading skills developing very early.<\/p>

precocious literacy<\/b>
Early development of reading and writing foundations.<\/p>

precocious social skills<\/b>
Social understanding developing early.<\/p>

precocious emotional skills<\/b>
Early emotional awareness or regulation.<\/p>

precocious walking<\/b>
Walking earlier than typical age ranges.<\/p>

precocious motor development<\/b>
Early physical skill development.<\/p>

precocious verbal development<\/b>
Early spoken language skills.<\/p>

problem behaviour<\/b>
Behaviors that signal unmet needs or distress.<\/p>

problem solving differences<\/b>
Unique approaches to figuring things out.<\/p>

processing differences<\/b>
Variations in how the brain interprets information.<\/p>

proprioception<\/b>
Sense of body position and movement.<\/p>

proprioception differences<\/b>
Variations in how body signals are perceived.<\/p>

proprioceptive seeking<\/b>
Seeking deep pressure or movement input for regulation.<\/p>

psychosocial disability<\/b>
Disability arising from mental health or social barriers.<\/p>

psychosocial supports<\/b>
Supports that help with emotional, social, or daily functioning.<\/p>

quality of life<\/b>
Overall well being and life satisfaction.<\/p>

receptive language<\/b>
Ability to understand language.<\/p>

reasonable adjustments<\/b>
Changes made to ensure access and inclusion.<\/p>

rejection sensitive dysphoria<\/b>
Extreme emotional pain triggered by perceived rejection.<\/p>

regression<\/b>
Loss of previously learned skills.<\/p>

respiration feedback<\/b>
Techniques providing information about breathing patterns.<\/p>

rigidity<\/b>
Difficulty being flexible in routines or thoughts.<\/p>

rigidity of thought<\/b>
Sticking to the same ideas or perspectives.<\/p>

role models in neurodivergence<\/b>
Neurodivergent people who offer inspiration or guidance.<\/p>

routine preference<\/b>
Comfort with predictable patterns or schedules.<\/p>

savant<\/b>
Person with exceptional skill in a narrow area.<\/p>

savant syndrome<\/b>
Coexistence of disability with extraordinary abilities.<\/p>

scripting<\/b>
Using pre prepared phrases or dialogues.<\/p>

selective mutism<\/b>
Inability to speak in certain settings despite ability to speak elsewhere.<\/p>

situational mutism<\/b>
Speaking only in some contexts, similar to selective mutism.<\/p>

self advocacy skills<\/b>
Ability to express needs and rights.<\/p>

self determination<\/b>
Control over one\u2019s own choices and life.<\/p>

self injurious behaviours<\/b>
Behaviors that cause harm to oneself.<\/p>

self soothing<\/b>
Actions used to calm oneself.<\/p>

self stimulation<\/b>
Repetitive movements or sounds for self regulation.<\/p>

sensory avoidance<\/b>
Avoiding sensory input that feels overwhelming.<\/p>

sensory avoidance strategies<\/b>
Methods to reduce exposure to distressing sensory input.<\/p>

sensory diet<\/b>
Planned sensory activities that help with regulation.<\/p>

sensory integration therapy<\/b>
Therapy helping the brain process and respond to sensory input.<\/p>

sensory modulation<\/b>
Ability to adjust responses to sensory input.<\/p>

sensory novelty<\/b>
New or unusual sensory experiences.<\/p>

sensory overload<\/b>
Too much sensory input leading to overwhelm.<\/p>

sensory processing differences<\/b>
Variations in how sensory information is perceived and interpreted.<\/p>

sensory regulation<\/b>
Managing responses to sensory input.<\/p>

sensory regulation strategies<\/b>
Techniques used to control sensory input or response.<\/p>

sensory seeking<\/b>
Craving sensory input for stimulation or regulation.<\/p>

shadowing<\/b>
Following someone to mimic behavior or support learning.<\/p>

shutdown<\/b>
Withdrawal or unresponsiveness due to overload.<\/p>

social anxiety<\/b>
Fear or stress in social situations.<\/p>

social cognition differences<\/b>
Variations in understanding social information.<\/p>

social cue interpretation<\/b>
Ability to read facial expressions, gestures, and tone.<\/p>

social fatigue<\/b>
Tiredness from social interactions.<\/p>

social learning differences<\/b>
Variations in how social skills are acquired.<\/p>

social motivation differences<\/b>
Differences in desire to engage socially.<\/p>

social participation differences<\/b>
Variations in engagement in social activities.<\/p>

social reciprocity<\/b>
Mutual back-and-forth in social interaction.<\/p>

special education<\/b>
Education tailored to students\u2019 unique learning needs.<\/p>

special interest<\/b>
Highly focused area of interest.<\/p>

special interests<\/b>
Multiple intense areas of focus.<\/p>

special interests intensity<\/b>
Depth and focus level of special interests.<\/p>

speech onset<\/b>
Age or timing when spoken language begins.<\/p>

spiky profile<\/b>
Uneven skills across different areas.<\/p>

stimming<\/b>
Repetitive movements or sounds for self-regulation.<\/p>

stimming variations<\/b>
Different forms of self-stimulatory behavior.<\/p>

stress response<\/b>
Body and mind reaction to stressors.<\/p>

stress tolerance<\/b>
Ability to handle stress.<\/p>

strengths character<\/b>
Personal qualities reflecting strengths.<\/p>

strengths signature<\/b>
Distinctive patterns of an individual\u2019s strengths.<\/p>

strengths-based approach<\/b>
Focusing on abilities rather than deficits.<\/p>

subjective wellbeing<\/b>
Personal sense of happiness and life satisfaction.<\/p>

task completion challenge<\/b>
Difficulty finishing tasks.<\/p>

task initiation difficulty<\/b>
Difficulty starting tasks.<\/p>

task persistence<\/b>
Ability to continue tasks despite challenges.<\/p>

task prioritization<\/b>
Ability to order tasks by importance.<\/p>

task switching<\/b>
Shifting focus between tasks.<\/p>

tantrum<\/b>
Emotional outburst, often due to frustration or distress.<\/p>

tactile defensiveness<\/b>
Discomfort or avoidance of touch.<\/p>

tactile sensitivity<\/b>
Heightened response to touch.<\/p>

theory of mind<\/b>
Ability to understand others\u2019 thoughts and feelings.<\/p>

tic disorders<\/b>
Conditions causing involuntary movements or sounds.<\/p>

time blindness<\/b>
Difficulty perceiving or managing time.<\/p>

time perception differences<\/b>
Variations in sensing or estimating time.<\/p>

tourette syndrome<\/b>
Neurological disorder causing motor and vocal tics.<\/p>

trauma-informed care<\/b>
Care approach considering past trauma in treatment.<\/p>

treatment<\/b>
Interventions for health, mental health, or development.<\/p>

twice-exceptional<\/b>
Giftedness coexisting with disability or learning differences.<\/p>

understimulation<\/b>
Lack of sufficient sensory or cognitive input.<\/p>

unmasking<\/b>
Reducing or stopping masking behaviors to reveal true self.<\/p>

vestibular processing differences<\/b>
Variations in how the brain processes balance and movement input.<\/p>

vestibular seeking<\/b>
Seeking movement or balance stimulation.<\/p>

vestibular system<\/b>
Body system that controls balance and spatial orientation.<\/p>

visual learning preferences<\/b>
Tendency to learn best through visual input.<\/p>

visual processing differences<\/b>
Variations in how visual information is interpreted.<\/p>

visual sensitivity<\/b>
Heightened sensitivity to visual stimuli.<\/p>

visual thinking<\/b>
Thinking primarily in images rather than words.<\/p>

wellbeing<\/b>
State of health, happiness, and life satisfaction.<\/p>

work environment adaptations<\/b>
Changes to support neurodiverse or disabled workers.<\/p>

working memory differences<\/b>
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Abbreviations<\/b><\/p>

ACT \u2013 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy<\/p>

AAC \u2013 Augmentative and Alternative Communication<\/p>

ADHD \u2013 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder<\/p>

AT \u2013 Assistive Technology<\/p>

AuDHD \u2013 Autistic + ADHD<\/p>

CCN \u2013 Complex Communication Needs<\/p>

CBT \u2013 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy<\/p>

DSM-5 \u2013 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition<\/p>

EIBIs \u2013 Early Intensive Behavioural Interventions<\/p>

FC \u2013 Facilitated Communication<\/p>

HRV \u2013 Heart Rate Variability<\/p>

ICD-11 \u2013 The eleventh revision of the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Edition<\/p>

IEP \u2013 Individualized \/ Individualised Education Plan<\/p>

KWS \u2013 Key Word Sign<\/p>

NT \u2013 Neurotypical<\/p>

OCD \u2013 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder<\/p>

PDD-NOS \u2013 Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified<\/p>

PDA \u2013 Pathological Demand Avoidance<\/p>

PERMA \u2013 Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishments<\/p>

RRBs \u2013 Restricted & Repetitive Behaviours<\/p>

RPM \u2013 Rapid Prompting Method<\/p>

SIBs \u2013 Self-Injurious Behaviours<\/p>

SPD \u2013 Sensory Processing Disorder<\/p>

UDL \u2013 Universal Design for Learning<\/p>

UNCRPD \u2013 United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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