Currently, diagnosed neurodivergents compose one third of the US population. According to studies, the population percentages of neurodivergence total 45% cumulatively. However, due to overlap and dual diagnoses in many cases, we can conservatively assume 30% of the population is living with neurodivergent traits. Especially, when we realize that dyslexia alone composes 20%. Furthermore, these statistics are heavy on the pediatric population and do not include all those who have slipped through the cracks living as undiagnosed, “high functioning” adults. After all, neurodivergent children grow up into neurodivergent adults.©

Sources:

Autism 3%: Data and Statistics on Autism Spectrum Disorder | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) | CDC

OCD 1%: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Dyslexia 20%: The Prevalence of Dyslexia: A New Approach to its Estimation - PMC

ADD/ADHD 11%: Data and Statistics on ADHD | Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | CDC

Dyspraxia 10%: Dyspraxia or developmental coordination disorder? Unravelling the enigma - PMC

Tourette’s 1%: Tourette Syndrome and Other Tic Disorders - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

According to Rutgers health study, one quarter of teens go undiagnosed

National Autistic Society reports over 90% of autistic adults in England may be undiagnosed