Here are the facts: neurodiversity presents itself in many different forms and doesn’t always fall into easily understood categories — it’s an umbrella term for a multitude of different conditions with different needs including, but not limited to, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHA), dyslexia, epilepsy and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

For example, while you might think all autistic people are non-verbal, cannot be in loud spaces and lack social etiquette, many have exceptional verbal communication skills, can complete daily tasks like going to the grocery store and have meaningful relationships with others.

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