neurotypical
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/ˌnʊroʊˈtɪpɪkəl/
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/ˌnjʊərəʊˈtɪpɪkəl/
typical neurological development
Etymology
'neurotypical' is formed from the prefix 'neuro-' meaning 'relating to nerves or the nervous system' and 'typical' meaning 'having the usual qualities of a particular type'.
The term 'neurotypical' emerged in the late 20th century within the autism community to describe people whose neurological development and state are typical, as opposed to neurodivergent individuals.
Initially, it was used within the autism community to distinguish between autistic and non-autistic people, but it has since broadened to refer to anyone with typical neurological development.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is not autistic or does not have other neurologically atypical patterns of thought or behavior.
Neurotypicals may not always understand the experiences of autistic people.
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Adjective 1
not displaying or characterized by autistic or other neurologically atypical patterns of thought or behavior.
Most neurotypical children develop language skills naturally.
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