Neurodivergent individuals — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological differences — experience health at higher rates and in distinctive ways.
Why Neurodivergent People Have Higher Health Rates
- Navigating a world designed for neurotypical people creates chronic stress
- Masking neurological differences is psychologically costly and drives health
- Sensory processing differences can make health triggers more intense
- Social difficulties associated with neurodivergence can increase isolation and health
How Health Presents Differently in Neurodivergent People
In autistic people, health may be expressed through behavioral changes rather than verbal report. In ADHD, health may be difficult to distinguish from executive function difficulties.
Neurodivergent-Affirming Health Treatment
Effective health treatment for neurodivergent people adapts standard approaches to accommodate sensory, communication, and processing differences. Find therapists with specific neurodivergent experience.