noun
- People whose neurological development and functioning are considered typical or standard; individuals who do not have autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or other neurodevelopmental differences.
Usage: plural form; informal; used primarily in neurodiversity discourse
Examples
- Many neurotypicals find it difficult to understand the sensory sensitivities experienced by autistic individuals.
- The school's curriculum was designed primarily for neurotypicals, which sometimes excluded students with learning differences.
- Neurotypicals and neurodivergent people often have different communication styles.
- She explained that neurotypicals process social cues differently than people with autism.
- The support group welcomed both neurotypicals and neurodivergent members.