neurodiversity

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refers to individual differences in neural functioning – given that neural abilities and traits vary in a population just as physical traits (height, hair colour, skin tone, etc.) The term is sometimes used when referring to specific conditions (ADHD, dyslexia, synesthesia, etc.) but can also refer to the general variations to be expected in any population.

Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.