neurodiversity
n.— «Neurodiversity may be every bit as crucial for the human race as biodiversity is for life in general.» —“Neurodiversity” by Harvey Blume Atlantic (New York City) Sept. 30, 1998. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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