Neurotypicality vs neurodivergence

• Normality refers to patterns of behaviour or personality traits that are typical
• Neurotypical describes individuals who think, behave and feel in ways that are typical of most people
• Neurodivergent refers to individuals who think, behave or feel differently from most other people
• Adaptive emotions, behaviours and cognitions allow us to meet and respond effectively to the demands of everyday life
• Maladaptive emotions, behaviours and cognitions prevent us from adapting and meeting the demands of everyday life
• Emotional regulation is our ability to control our emotions
• Emotional competence is being able to express your emotions using words and body language to communicate how you are feeling
• Maladaptive thinking is experienced by both neurotypical and neurodivergent people