What is neurodiversity?

Neurodivergent is a nonmedical term that describes people whose brains develop or work differently for some reason. This means the person has different strengths and struggles from people whose brains develop or work more typically. While some people who are neurodivergent have medical conditions, it also happens to people where a medical condition or diagnosis hasn’t been identified.

Neurodiversity Resources and Community Partners

  • Siegal Family Psychiatry

    Will is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10+ years of experience working in Mental Health. He specializes in psychiatric medication management as well as psychotherapy and sees children (ages 6 and up), adolescents and adults with a range of conditions including but not limited to ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and autism.

  • Conscious Discipline

    For over 25 years, Conscious Discipline has fostered a fundamental shift in thinking that empowers adults and children to be the change they want to see in the world.

  • Hand Model of the Brain

    Daniel J. Siegel received his medical degree from Harvard University and completed his postgraduate medical education at UCLA with training in pediatrics and child, adolescent and adult psychiatry.  He served as a National Institute of Mental Health Research Fellow at UCLA, studying family interactions with an emphasis on how attachment experiences influence emotions, behavior, autobiographical memory and narrative.

  • AutPlay Therapy

    Play is the natural language of all children regardless of diagnosis, disability, or developmental issue. It is the most organic process for children to express troubling thoughts and feelings that are both conscious and unconscious.

  • Cosmic Kids

    Jaime Amor is a trained actor that got into kids’ entertainment. As she performed stories, she began including yoga poses to keep kids moving and engaged. This turned into Cosmic Kids, an online resource for kids that teaches them yoga and mindfulness.

  • Lego Therapy

    Adolescents on the autism spectrum often face challenges in social interactions, including initiating conversations, turn-taking, and teamwork. But what if building Lego sets could help bridge this gap? Enter Lego-based therapy, a creative approach that uses the universally loved building blocks to foster social growth.

  • Bruce Perry

    Over the last thirty years, Dr. Perry has been an active teacher, clinician and researcher in children’s mental health and the neurosciences holding a variety of academic positions. His work on the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on the developing brain has impacted clinical practice, programs and policy across the world.

  • Meant to Eat

    DescriMeant To Eat Nutrition Counseling is a private practice in Nashville, TN, made up of dietitians & Intuitive Eating Counselors. We go all-in with our clients because we know that the relationship between the dietitian & client is the best predictor of sustainable, life-changing food freedom. So, pull up a chair & get to know us because we surely cannot wait to get to know you. Peace with food is right around the corner, we're here ready to walk with you as you embark on this journey to finally overcoming any and all food, body image, and exercise distress.