otheredINaacNeuroonner
"OtheredINaacNeuroonner" is a term that emerged within online communities, particularly those focused on neurodivergent individuals and intersectional identity discussions. The phrase is a playful yet meaningful mashup of "othered," "INaac" (an abbreviation sometimes used in neurodivergent spaces, potentially referencing "in neurodivergent communities" or "in neurodivergent acceptance"), and "neuroonner," a portmanteau of "neurodivergent" and "autoneuro," a term used to describe individuals who identify as both neurodivergent and autistic. The term reflects experiences of marginalization, misidentification, or exclusion within broader neurodivergent communities, where some individuals feel overlooked or dismissed due to differences in their specific neurotype, sensory preferences, or communication styles.
The concept gained traction in discussions about the diversity of neurodivergent experiences, highlighting how even within
Critics of the term argue that it can contribute to fragmentation within neurodivergent advocacy, while supporters