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Neurodivergence is a complicated subject. It encompasses an endless permutation of some 10,000 known clinical mental health conditions interspersed with structural, systemic, and functional factors that can determine the intensity of each individual's condition. Neurodivergence also has an intersection with disability's impacts on mental health.
· Key Takeaways: Neuronormative standards classify neurodivergent individuals as non-typical or abnormal, based on the values and expectations of a given time and place. · There are many permutations of the interpretations of neurodivergence, shaped by subjective perspectives. · The dominant mechanisms for understanding neurodivergence include functional, systemic, and structural frameworks. These three
· Key Takeaways: A neurodivergent person thinks distinctly, they might have differences in neurodevelopmental patterns and are prone to being misunderstood by others. · Neurodivergence can be recognized on the basis of atypical brain functionalities, clinical diagnosis, novel psychological conditions that alter a person’s thinking process, and disability/circumstantial changes. The
Most likely. While every case is unique, most productive people who do what they enjoy are more likely to live a more stable and meaningful life. Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, recently stated that if he had grown up in today’s world, he would likely be diagnosed with