Across
- 2. A learning difference that makes reading, spelling, and decoding words more difficult despite normal intelligence.
- 3. A condition characterised by significant difficulties in the acquisition and execution of coordinated motor skills
- 5. Defined as the presence of both multiple motor tics and at least one vocal tic. Tics occur many times a day, nearly every day or intermittently.
- 6. Understanding and valuing different perspectives
- 8. Intersectional identity for those who are both neurodivergent and queer; also can refer to resisting norms of neurotypical behavior
- 11. A playful, informal term often used by neurodivergent people to describe their unique brain function in a positive light.
- 12. The concept that neurological differences are normal variations of the human brain.
- 15. Refers to individuals whose neurological development and functioning are considered typical.
Down
- 1. The condition of having a brain that functions in ways that diverge from the dominant societal standards.
- 4. Refers to people having multiple identities and experiences that overlap, creating unique opportunities and challenges.
- 7. A condition characterised by challenges in social communication and interaction, alongside restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
- 9. The act of hiding or suppressing neurodivergent traits to fit into neurotypical expectations.
- 10. The process of allowing oneself to express neurodivergent traits freely, often for mental well-being.
- 13. Describes individuals whose brain functions differ from the neurotypical majority.
- 14. Classified under specific learning disorders. It involves difficulties with number sense, memorising arithmetic facts, performing calculations, and mathematical reasoning.
- 15. Refers to a group that includes both neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals.
- 16. A condition that affects focus, impulse control, and activity levels in relation to physical movement.