MBTI type and neurodiversity

Hackston, J. (2023). MBTI type and neurodiversity [White paper]. The Myers-Briggs Company.

In a comprehensive and detailed white paper, Hackston lays out all the details of how MBTI^® type relates to neurodiversity, including a detailed analysis of the various forms of neurodiversity, something we do not often see as neurodiversity is usually considered ADHD or autism. Hackston gives distinctions of dyscalculia, dyslexia, and other forms. In addition, he discusses the research finding links between personality and neurodiversity, both the Five Factor Model and the MBTI model.

For MBTI practitioners, there is guidance on how to administer the MBTI assessment and complete the best-fit feedback process with salient points to consider when working with this population, such as use of images versus words or understanding “masking” normal behavior in order to fit into a world that is not designed for them.

Neurodiversity is a growing field and topic of discussion. Personality type can inform and deepen our understanding of neurodiversity, especially how to assess conditions and communicate compassionately and effectively.

ARTICLE PERMALINK: https://www.myersbriggs.org/research-and-library/journal-psychological-type/mbti-type-and-neurodiversity/

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