A group of people whose neurodivergent ways of thinking and processing are in the minority in society, often facing extra barriers and discrimination, similar to other minority groups.
EXAMPLE
“The university’s EDI strategy now recognises autistic and ADHD students as part of a neurominority that experiences specific structural barriers.”
WHO USES THIS TERM
Common in academic writing, EDI policy, and advocacy. Highlights a rights-based, social-justice framing.
RELATED TERMS
Neurodivergent, Neurotypical privilege, Neurotypical hegemony
NOTES FOR INCLUSIVE USE
Use to emphasise structural and systemic issues (e.g., access, discrimination), not to rank individuals. Helpful when linking neurodiversity discussions to wider equality legislation.