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Definitions

Neurodivergent:

"having or relating to a disorder or condition (such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, or obsessive-compulsive disorder) that impacts the way the brain processes information : exhibiting or characteristic of variations in typical neurological development" -Merriam Webster

(Instrumental) Activities of Daily Living (I)ADL:

Activities of daily living (ADLs) are important tasks you do on a regular basis to take care of your body and overall well-being. ADLs include things like eating, bathing and using the bathroom — tasks you must do to keep your body functioning. (I)ADLs [are] more complex tasks like managing your money, cooking and doing laundry — things you must do to live independently." -Cleveland Clinic.

Intentional Community:

"FIC defines an intentional community as a group of people who have chosen to live together or share resources on the basis of common values." -The Foundation for Intentional Communities