I believe it's intended to be an umbrella term for many specific conditions. The opposite of neurotypical. It's a way to acknowledge that folks with autism, AD

I believe it's intended to be an umbrella term for many specific conditions. The opposite of neurotypical. It's a way to acknowledge that folks with autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, multiple personality disorder, depression, OCD, or other conditions are not neurotypical - they are neurodivergent. I've rarely met someone who would say they are neurodiverse without a specific underlying condition. It's a way of creating a category or set without needing to share one's diagnosis. Think of it like saying, "I'm European" vs "I'm Italian".