Neurodivergence is understood as a variation in human brain functioning that influences sociability, learning, sensory processing, movement and/or attention, among others (Kapp, 2020). The term encompasses a broader set of distinct conditions such as autism, ADHD or dyslexia. We understand neurodivergence as a spectrum, since it covers a wide range of conditions with varying levels of intensity and different ways they affect the life of a neurodivergent person. Some are fully capable of sustaining themselves, whereas others need to rely on support in all areas of life. Because neurodivergent experience varies on a case-by-case basis, each individual’s strengths and challenges are unique. For example, an autistic person can struggle with…
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