Refers to the idea that neurological differences like autism or ADHD are natural human variations, not disorders. Often used in advocacy and academic contexts.
See also: ニューロダイバーシティ
The concept of neurodiversity views developmental disorders as individuality.
Acceptance of neurodiversity in the workplace is advancing.
Katakana loanword with the same meaning; more common in casual or international contexts, while 神経多様性 is the formal Japanese translation.
Compound of 神経 (nerve, neurology) and 多様性 (diversity), likely a calque of English 'neurodiversity'.