Neurodivergent (and Neurodivergence) – “having a mind that functions in ways that diverge significantly from the dominant societal standards of ‘normal’” (Walker, 2014).

Neurotypical – “having a style of neurocognitive functioning that falls within the dominant societal standards of “normal” (Walker, 2014).

Neurodiverse – “A group of people is neurodiverse if one or more members of the group differ substantially from other members, in terms of their neurocognitive functioning” (Walker, 2014).

Neurodiversity movement –“a social justice movement that seeks civil rights, equality, respect, and full societal inclusion for the neurodivergent” (Walker, 2014). The movement is based on a philosophy for embracing different ways of thinking and behaving as normal variations of being human. The term was coined by autistic self- advocate Judy Singer in the late 1990's.

Neurodiversity Paradigm – “specific perspective on neurodiversity – a perspective or approach that includes these fundamental principles:

• Neurodiversity is a natural and valuable form of human diversity.
• The idea that there is one “normal” or “healthy” type of brain or mind or one “right” style of neurocognitive functioning, is a culturally constructed fiction, no more valid (and no more conducive to a healthy society or to the overall well-being of humanity) than the idea that there is one “normal” or “right” ethnicity, gender, or culture.
• The social dynamics that manifest in regard to neurodiversity are similar to the social dynamics that manifest in regard to other forms of human diversity (e.g., diversity of ethnicity, gender, or culture). These dynamics include the dynamics of social power inequalities, and also the dynamics by which diversity, when embraced, acts as a source of creative potential” (Walker, 2014).

The Neurodiversity Center https://sites.rowan.edu/neurodiversity/

The Autism PATH Program https://sites.rowan.edu/oca/resources-for-students-with-disabilities.html

The Office of Accessibility https://sites.rowan.edu/accessibilityservices/

Student Neurodiversity Club https://sites.rowan.edu/neurodiversity/student-neurodiversity-club.html

Neurodiversity Faculty and Staff Affinity Group https://sites.rowan.edu/neurodiversity/nd-affinity-group.html

College Compass https://sites.rowan.edu/accessibilityservices/_docs/college-compass-2023-flyer.pdf

Creating a Neuro-Inclusive Workplace Certificate Program https://sites.rowan.edu/neurodiversity/professional-development-and-programming.html

Books, Articles, and More

• Armstrong, T. (2010). Neurodiversity: Discovering the extraordinary gifts of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other brain differences. Da Capo Lifelong.
• Armstrong, T. (2012). Neurodiversity in the classroom: Strength-based strategies to help students with special needs succeed in school and life.
• Hallowell, E. and Rately, J. (2011) Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder. Anchor.
• Peterson, M. (2021) The Dyslexia Guide for Adults: Practical Tools to Improve Executive Functioning, Boost Literacy Skills, and Develop Your Unique Strengths. Rockridge Press.
• Pollak, D. (2009). Neurodiversity in higher education: Positive responses to specific learning differences. Wiley-Blackwell.
• Ramudo, P. and Kelly, K. (2006) You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults w/ Attention Deficit Disorder) Scribner.

ADDitude http://www.additudemag.com/

ADHD Coaches (ACO) http://www.adhdcoaches.org/
Asperger/Autism Network (AANE) www.aane.org

Asperger Autism Spectrum Education Network (ASPEN) www.aspennj.org

Asperger Syndrome and High Functioniing Autism Association (AHA) www.ahany.org

Association for Science in Autism Treatment www.asatonline.org

Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) http://www.add.org/

Autism New Jersey www.autismnj.org

Autism Society of America www.autism-society.org

Autism Speaks www.autismspeaks.org

Autism Spectrum Coalition www.aspergersyndrome.org

Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) http://www.chadd.org/

College Autism Spectrum (CAS) - College Autism Spectrum

Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP) www.grasp.org

Integrate Autism Employment Advisors www.integrateadvisors.org

International Dyslexia Association (IDA) http://www.interdys.org/

National Association for Dually Diagnosed (NADD) www.thenadd.org

The National Autistic Society (NAS; United Kingdom) www.autism.org.uk

National Resource Center on ADHD http://www.help4adhd.org/
National Autism Center www.nationalautismcenter.org

Organization for Autism Research (OAR) www.researchautism.org

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