N – Autism Dictionary

Neuro-Affirming This is a term many practitioners (psychologists, occupational therapists etc) use to show their support of neurodivergence and their willingness to work alongside them. It focuses on validating and accepting the diverse ways people’s brains work, especially those with neuro-developmental conditions like autism or ADHD.
Further reading: https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/what-does-it-mean-be-neurodiversity-affirmative

Neuro-divergent While everyone’s brain develops similarly, no two brains function just alike. Being neurodivergent means having a brain that works differently from the average or “neurotypical” person. This may be differences in social preferences, ways of learning, ways of communicating and/or ways of perceiving the environment.
Further reading: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/23154-neurodivergent