Neurodiversity Core Concepts

This short, accessible guide offers a clear introduction to the neurodiversity paradigm: what it is, where it came from, and why it matters. You’ll learn how the neurodiversity paradigm overlaps with (and differs from) the neurodiversity movement, along with shared language and core ideas that help shift conversations away from deficit and toward understanding.

Designed as a grounding starting point, this resource supports Autistic and neurodivergent people, families, and professionals in building a more affirming, nuanced framework for thinking about neurodivergence.