A person who is neurodivergent has differences in how their brain functions, meaning they process the world differently than a neurotypical person would. Historically, these differences were viewed as diseases or disorders. Neurotypical ways of thinking, with their specific set of strengths and challenges, were valued more highly. Today, the term “neurodivergent” gives us a value-neutral way to talk about differences in cognition. As an identity, it can help people celebrate their strengths, acknowledge their struggles, and accept their differences.