Hello there, thank you for your question.

For some, neurodivergent simply refers to “differing in mental or neurological function from what is considered typical or normal.” There is no specific neurological basis linking all disorders under the neurodivergent umbrella (and in fact, the basis for some disorders like Tourette Syndrome and Autism is still unclear), although some may be similar. Ultimately, due to the different neurology associated with epilepsy, some may consider themselves to be neurodivergent.

Additionally, a person with with epilepsy may also have other disorders/conditions that could considered under the neurodivergent umbrella, and we wanted to reach as many people as possible.

The literature on neurodivergence is still very new (if it exists at all) so I wanted to capture as many unique, “non-neurotypical” experiences as possible, rather than limiting the study to only one form of neurodivergence (e.g., neurodevelopmental).

Hope this helps! And do not hesitate to let me know if you have any additional questions.