Neurodivergent Individuals, who are they:

“It is important to seek advice from a Psychiatrist”

Neurodivergent individuals are people whose neurological development and functioning differ from what is typically expected by societal norms. The term neurodivergent is part of the broader concept of neurodiversity, which recognizes that brain differences are natural variations of the human experience.

Who Falls Under the Neurodivergent Umbrella?

Neurodivergence can include (but is not limited to) people with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Dyslexia
• Dyspraxia
• Dyscalculia
• Tourette Syndrome
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Bipolar disorder or other mood-related differences (sometimes included depending on context)
• Sensory Processing Disorder

Some also include people with traumatic brain injuries or those experiencing complex PTSD under certain definitions of neurodivergence.

Key Points:

• Being neurodivergent is not inherently a disorder or deficit — it’s a different way of experiencing and interacting with the world.
• Neurodivergent people may face challenges in traditional systems (e.g., schools, workplaces) that are designed for neurotypical brains.
• They often have unique strengths — such as pattern recognition, creativity, hyperfocus, or alternative problem-solving approaches.

Shervan K Shahhian