Neurodivergence
5 terms
Hyposensitivity
Reduced responsiveness to sensory input, requiring more intense or prolonged stimulation to register sensations that others notice easily.
Misophonia
A neurological condition where specific sounds trigger intense emotional reactions, often including anger, disgust, or panic, along with physical responses.
Non-verbal Communication
Communication that occurs without spoken words, including gestures, facial expressions, body language, written text, visual symbols, sign language, and alternative communication methods.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
A neurodivergent condition characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that significantly impact daily functioning.
Synesthesia
A neurological phenomenon where stimulation of one sensory pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory pathway - like hearing colors or seeing sounds.