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neurodiversity (clinical neuropsychology)

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Neurodiversity (clinical neuropsychology) is the conceptual framework, within the discipline of clinical neuropsychology, that regards variations in human neurocognitive functioning as natural forms of brain organization and information processing, rather than exclusively as pathological deficits. This perspective informs the investigation and understanding of the diverse cognitive, behavioral, and emotional profiles associated with various neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, dyslexia) across the lifespan. Clinical neuropsychology applies this framework to the assessment and interpretation of individual cognitive strengths and challenges, including specific domains such as auditory processing and communication skills (which may relate to the use of augmentative and alternative communication), aiming to inform diagnosis, prognosis, and the development of person-centered intervention and support strategies tailored to an individual's unique neurocognitive architecture.

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SB

University of Cambridge

DM

University of Kent

CJ

University of Edinburgh

SF

University of Edinburgh

PD

University of California, Davis

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Google (United States)

Mountain View, United States

King's College London

London, United Kingdom

Temple University

Philadelphia, United States

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom