Different Brains Part 2

What does neurodiversity refer to?

• A type of neurological disorder

• A medical treatment for brain disorders

• The diversity in human brains and the way they process information

• The study of the nervous system

Why might someone be identified as neurodivergent?

• Due to their physical abilities

• They have a common way of thinking

• Because they have a unique skill

• Their brain processes information in a significantly different way

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What are examples of neurodivergence?

• Physical Disability

• ADHD
• Autism
• Dyslexia

Is neurodiversity visible?

• Not always, as it's about how the brain works

• Always, through physical appearance

• Never

How can neurodiversity be beneficial in a community?

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