Neurodiversity 101

Every mind works differently

Neurodiversity means the natural variety in how people’s brains work. Explore the palette to learn about different kinds of neurodivergence: strengths, challenges, and what support can look like.

How to read the palette

Each color is a different topic, not a level. The palette is not a scale from “mild” to “severe”, not a test or diagnosis, and not a ranking of people. Many people fit more than one category, and everyone’s experience is different.

The information palette

Choose a category to narrow the palette, or pick a color card to learn more.

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