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Meaning of diffability | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A psychological condition, such as Asperger's syndrome, viewed as a natural neurological variation rather than a disability or disorder.

uncommon

Examples

“However, accepting my diffability as part of the package I come in, makes my life much easier to deal with. I'm not suggesting that we use Asperger's Syndrome as an excuse for not doing things, just that we aim at being 'inclusive' towards ourselves, as well as towards others.”
“It is not so much a disability as a diff'''ability. People with AS are often brilliant in some respects, but they may display different social and emotional responses than what is considered the norm.”
“Nick Pentzell is a college student and “diffability” advocate for people on the autism spectrum.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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