neurotypical
adjective
neu·ro·typ·i·cal
ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈti-pi-kəl
ˌnyu̇r-
: not affected with a disorder or condition (such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, or obsessive-compulsive disorder) that impacts the way the brain processes information : exhibiting or characteristic of typical neurological development
neurotypical students
With developmental disorders, there is an added layer of confusion because people often appear neurotypical; they function well in some situations and not in others.—Sallie Tisdale
compare neurodivergent
neurotypical
noun
plural neurotypicals
They spoke about the differences in communication between autistic people and neurotypicals, and how that can impact lives.
—Katie Farthing
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