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A rare condition where individuals demonstrate profound and prodigious abilities in a specific area, often associated with autism, despite limitations in other areas of functioning.

An instructional technique that involves providing temporary support to help learners accomplish tasks; gradually removing support as competence increases is beneficial for neurodivergent students.

Short narratives designed to teach social skills and appropriate behaviors in specific situations; widely used with neurodivergent individuals to improve understanding of social contexts.

Assistance provided to individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their goals; may include educational support, counseling, and community resources for neurodivergent individuals.

An individual's perception of their own worth; building self-esteem is important for neurodivergent individuals, as they may struggle with identity and confidence.

The ability to observe and regulate one's own behaviors and emotions; teaching self-monitoring strategies can empower neurodivergent individuals to take control of their actions.

The ability to manage one's emotions, behaviors, and thoughts in pursuit of long-term goals; teaching self-regulation skills can help neurodivergent individuals cope with challenges.

Short periods when individuals take a break from sensory input to help them self-regulate; sensory breaks can be essential for neurodivergent individuals to manage overwhelm and re-center.

A personalized activity plan designed to provide the appropriate sensory input a person needs throughout the day; helps individuals with sensory processing issues maintain balance.

A therapeutic approach that aims to help individuals process and respond to sensory information more effectively; particularly beneficial for those with sensory processing challenges.

A condition where the brain has difficulty receiving and responding to sensory information; individuals may be over- or under-sensitive to stimuli, impacting daily functioning.

A visual language that uses hand shapes, facial expressions, and body language to communicate; can be an effective communication method for some neurodivergent individuals.

A cognitive processing style where individuals understand and integrate multiple pieces of information at once; some neurodivergent individuals may excel in this area.

Conditions that disrupt normal sleep patterns, often common among neurodivergent individuals; addressing sleep issues is critical for overall health and functioning.

A condition characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, excluding other conditions like autism; individuals may struggle with understanding social cues and engaging in conversations.

The involvement and interaction with others in social contexts; promoting social engagement is essential for the social development of neurodivergent individuals.

A state where an individual lacks social connections or support; neurodivergent individuals may be at higher risk for social isolation, necessitating proactive social skill development.

Pre-written dialogues or phrases that help individuals navigate social interactions; useful for neurodivergent individuals to practice and prepare for various social scenarios.

A condition where the brain has difficulty receiving and responding to sensory information; individuals may be over- or under-sensitive to stimuli, impacting daily functioning.

Short narratives designed to teach social skills and appropriate behaviors in specific situations; widely used with neurodivergent individuals to improve understanding of social contexts.

A condition characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, excluding other conditions like autism; individuals may struggle with understanding social cues and engaging in conversations.

Practices and activities undertaken to promote personal health and well-being; teaching self-care strategies is important for neurodivergent individuals to manage stress and anxiety.

Self-stimulatory behaviors that provide sensory input; these behaviors, such as hand-flapping or rocking, can serve as coping mechanisms for neurodivergent individuals to manage sensory overload.

Any event or object that evokes a response from an organism; sensory stimuli can significantly affect neurodivergent individuals, especially those with sensory sensitivities.

Self-stimulatory behaviors that provide sensory input; these behaviors, such as hand-flapping or rocking, can serve as coping mechanisms for neurodivergent individuals to manage sensory overload.

The ability to manage one's emotions, behaviors, and thoughts in pursuit of long-term goals; teaching self-regulation skills can help neurodivergent individuals cope with challenges.

An educational method that emphasizes clarity and organization to support learning in individuals with special needs, including those who are neurodivergent.

Assistance provided to individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their goals; may include educational support, counseling, and community resources for neurodivergent individuals.

Networks of individuals or resources that provide assistance, such as family, friends, therapists, and support groups; crucial for helping neurodivergent individuals manage their conditions.

An approach that involves using clear, concise language and supportive techniques to facilitate effective communication with neurodivergent individuals.

A type of play that involves using objects or actions to represent other objects or actions; crucial for cognitive development, particularly in neurodivergent children.

The tendency to analyze variables in a system to predict how the system functions; often associated with neurodivergent individuals, particularly those on the autism spectrum.