What is neurodiversity and neurodivergence?

Great question! Neurodiversity is the belief that ALL of our brains are made and process information and sensory input differently.

Someone is considered neurotypical when they lack any of the processing styles that are associated with specific neurotypes.

Neurotypes are groupings of behaviors, symptoms, or ways of processing information that often become diagnostic criteria for medical diagnoses. For example, there is an autistic neurotype, a dyslexic neurotype, an ADHD neurotype, an anxiety neurotype, etc. Some neurotypes are considered developmental and present from birth. Other neurotypes can be acquired, such as PTSD or traumatic brain injuries.

Neurodivergence is when someone has one or more neurotypes that lead to sensory information processing out of the neurotypical realm.

This illustration shows the beauty and interconnectedness between many neurotypes and their place within the neurodiversity multiverse. https://neurodivergentnexus.com/neurodiversitymultiverse

How did you choose the business name?

This is a fun one! The founder of The Nature of Neurodiversity has always loved being in nature, being at camp, and even had dreams of working at a camp for children with special needs when she was younger.

Fast forward to adult OT life, and the founder now understands the therapeutic benefits of being outdoors. In her role as a pediatric occupational therapist, the founder has always had a passion for serving the neurodivergent. When creating a new business, the two passions joined beautifully to create The Nature of Neurodiversity.

This name also lends itself well to the education and advocacy aspects of the business that teach others about the abstract nature of neurodiversity.