Neurodiversity is the idea that our differences in cognitive functioning are part of human diversity. A concept that may seem simple, yet carries a profound shift: recognising that autism, ADHD, dys conditions and many other profiles are not anomalies to fix, but natural variations of life.
The term, coined in the 1990s by Judy Singer, has since grown enormously. It unites, inspires, sometimes divides — but above all, it has helped thousands of people understand that they are not alone.
I wanted to make it a reference page on Spectres & Cycles — a foundational text to return to the origins of the concept, explore its nuance, and question what it means for our society.
👉 Access the page: Understanding Neurodiversity
This page may divide opinions, because I chose to examine the roots of the movement, highlight its strengths, but also discuss the controversies it raises, before sharing my own perspective.
So that each person can form their own.
Originally published in French on: 5 Oct 2025 — translated to English on: 28 Nov 2025.