neurotypical

adjective

neu·​ro·​typ·​i·​cal ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈti-pi-kəl How to pronounce neurotypical (audio)
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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The research involved 1,600 individuals across organizations and sectors, and drew on perspectives from 1,436 neurodivergent workers, 132 employer representatives and 123 neurotypical people. Josie Cox, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 Here are some approaches neurotypical colleagues might find useful when networking neuroinclusively: Forget the Stereotypes. Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Previously, neurotypical was the term that defined what type of development was considered the norm. Sherri Gordon, Health, 17 Sep. 2024 Many autistic individuals experience retaliation or mistreatment after disclosing their autistic identity or behaving in ways that deviate from neurotypical norms. Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for neurotypical 

Word History

Etymology

neuro- + typical

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neurotypical was in 1994

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“Neurotypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurotypical. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

neurotypical

adjective
neu·​ro·​typ·​i·​cal ˌn(y)u̇r-(ˌ)ȯ-ˈti-pi-kəl How to pronounce neurotypical (audio)
: 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
Routine disruption appeared to be among the biggest stressors of the children with autism, compared to neurotypical peers. It is possible that this stress led to other challenges during the pandemic. … While the greatest stressor in the neurotypical group was isolation from friends, it was much less of a stressor for children with autism.Helen M. Genova et al., Frontiers in Education
compare neurodivergent
neurotypical noun
Individuals with autism may have different emotional responses than neurotypicals to the same situations, making it harder for neurotypicals to identify the antecedent of various reactions among individuals with autism. Sarah Hansen, Hussman Institute for Autism
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