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  • Are Codas Neurodivergent? A Deep Dive into the Coda Brain

    Are Codas Neurodivergent? A Deep Dive into the Coda Brain

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    Joy Plote
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    Abstract Children of Deaf Adults (Codas) grow up navigating two linguistic and cultural worlds, acquiring both a signed and spoken language. This bimodal bilingualism presents unique cognitive, sensory, and executive function adaptations that align with contemporary understandings of neurodivergence. This article examines the intersection of bimodal bilingualism, high intelligence, and neurodivergence in Codas, arguing that…