A few terms worth knowing before you begin
Neurodiversity
The full spectrum of human neurological variation — a property of populations, not individuals. Every group of people is neurodiverse. The concept emerged from the autistic self-advocacy movement in the 1990s, developed collectively by neurodivergent people.
Neurodivergent (ND)
A person whose brain functions in ways that diverge from dominant societal norms. Includes ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, sensory processing differences, and more — whether present from birth or acquired. Roughly 15–20% of people are neurodivergent, many without a formal diagnosis. You don't need a diagnosis to recognize yourself here.
Term coined by autistic activist Kassiane Asasumasu, c. 2000.
Neurotypical (NT)
A person whose neurocognitive functioning falls within what society considers the expected range. Not a value judgment — just the other end of the neurotype spectrum. NT people can struggle too. And many NT people are here because they want to show up better for the ND people in their lives.
Term defined by Nick Walker (2014) and widely adopted in the neurodiversity movement.
Created as a tool to raise awareness. Grounded in research. Powered by Claude AI. The creator, Jennifer Totten Richey, is a well-researched neurodivergent advocate, not a clinical practitioner. This tool is for reflection and communication support, not a substitute for professional help. It does not store your responses.
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Who are you coming as today?
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