neurodiversity

The rainbow-colored infinity symbol represents the diversity of the autism spectrum.

Meaning

Noun

The variety of configurations of the brain, especially with regard to autism.

Origin

neuro- + diversity, attributed to Australian social scientist Judy Singer. The citation below from September 30, 1998 is believed to be the earliest published use of the term.

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