Neurodivergence
Understanding ADHD, Autism, and Coordination Challenges.
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What Is Neurodivergence?
What Is Neurodivergence?
Neurodivergence refers to natural variation in how brains develop and function—like fingerprints, each one is unique. Rather than defining one “normal” brain type, this concept recognizes a broad range of cognitive diversity.
People who think and process differently from the societal average are considered neurodivergent. This includes individuals with:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Dyslexia
Dyscalculia
Dyspraxia
Those with more typical brain development are called neurotypical.
The neurodiversity paradigm views these differences not as deficits, but as natural variations that can bring strengths such as creativity, deep focus, and pattern recognition. An estimated 10–15% of the population is neurodivergent.
Common Signs & Symptoms
Sensory sensitivities (light, sound, texture, etc.)
Difficulty focusing or maintaining attention
Rigid routines or repetitive behaviors
Social communication challenges
Anxiety in overstimulating environments
Emotional dysregulation or mood swings
Executive functioning challenges (planning, memory, organization)
Neurodivergence often overlaps with hypermobility, chronic pain, and autonomic conditions like POTS and MCAS.
The links below are screening tools— not diagnostic — highlighting traits that may benefit from a formal evaluation.
Support Strategies in Neurodivergence
Support Strategies in Neurodivergence
Individualized education supports
Occupational and behavioral therapies
Sensory-friendly environments
Mental health care and self-regulation tools
Connection to Other Multisystem Disorders
Connection to Other Multisystem Disorders
Neurodivergence is common in people with hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD), POTS, MCAS, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). It often overlaps with symptoms like sensory sensitivities, pain, fatigue, coordination issues, and autonomic dysfunction. These connections may involve shared mechanisms such as connective tissue differences, immune dysregulation, and nervous system imbalance.
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