neuroatypical

English

Etymology

From neuro- +‎ atypical, by analogy with neurotypical.

Adjective

neuroatypical (comparative more neuroatypical, superlative most neuroatypical)

1. Having an atypical neurological configuration.

Usage notes

• Many discussions of neuroatypical people concern autism, but the term is not specific to solely that neurotype; it is hypernymic.

Synonyms

• neurodivergent
• aneurotypical (uncommon)

Antonyms

• neurotypical