Identity
11 terms
Allistic
A person who is not autistic. Created by the autistic community to name the specific neurology of non-autistic people, rather than treating it as a default "normal."
AuDHD
Being both autistic and having ADHD simultaneously. Not just having two separate conditions—a unique neurotype where autism and ADHD interact, creating experiences that can't be understood by looking at either condition alone. Like running two different operating systems that both want control of the same computer.
Lived Experience
First-hand knowledge, insights, and wisdom gained through personally navigating life as a neurodivergent person, providing invaluable perspectives that cannot be learned from textbooks or observed from the outside.
Neurodivergent
Having a brain that functions differently from society's constructed "typical" standard. Encompasses autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, Tourette's, and other neurological variations that aren't illnesses needing cure but different operating systems deserving respect.
Neurodiversity
The natural variation in human brains and minds; a paradigm that views neurological differences as natural human diversity rather than deficits or disorders.
Neurominority
A distinct population sharing a particular form of neurodivergence, often facing systemic prejudice, discrimination, or pathologization from the neurotypical majority.
Neurospicy
A playful, reclaimed slang term for being neurodivergent, often used with pride and humor.
Neurotypical
Someone whose brain functions in ways society considers "normal"—no autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or other neurodivergences. Not better or worse, just the statistical majority. Like being right-handed in a right-handed world.
Spiky Profile
A very uneven pattern of abilities—strong strengths in some areas, significant challenges in others.
Spoonie
A person living with chronic illness, disability, or limited energy who uses spoon theory to understand and communicate about their daily energy management.
Twice-Exceptional (2e)
A person who is both gifted (intellectually, creatively, or in specific domains) and has one or more learning differences, disabilities, or neurodivergent conditions.