3C

Question 1

Neurodivergent

Answer 1

Neurodivergent describes individuals with different cognitive functioning.

such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia,

Question 2

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
condition characterised by:

Answer 2

• Impaired social interactions
• Verbal and non-verbal
  communication difficulties
• Narrow interests
• Repetitive behaviours

Question 3

brains ASD differ from neurotypical individuals in the following ways:

Answer 3

Increased brain volume in childhood, normalising after adolescence.

Thinner temporal cortex (affects sound and speech processing).

Thicker frontal cortex (linked to social and cognitive functions).

Smaller emotion-processing structures (e.g., amygdala).

Question 4

Strengths of ASD

Answer 4

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Superior retention of facts
• Able to follow instructions
  accurately and precisely

Question 5

Challenges

Answer 5

• Getting distressed by minor changes
  in routine
• Being unable to read others’ facial
  expressions and recognise others’
  emotions
• Getting distressed by minor changes
  in routine

Question 6

Attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Answer 6

ADHD is a neurological condition.

It involves persistent inattention or hyperactivity.

It affects social, academic, or work life.

Question 6

how brains of individuals with ADHD differ from neurotypical individuals

Answer 6

Brain activity imbalance affects focus and task management.

Smaller amygdala & hippocampus impact emotions and motivation.

Slow cerebral cortex development affects attention and control.

Fast motor cortex development leads to restlessness and fidgeting.

Question 6

Strengths

Answer 6

Hyperfocusing on a particular task of interest

Enthusiasm in what they do

Question 7

Challenges

Answer 7

Time management
Staying concentrated
Impulsivity

Question 8

Dyslexia

Answer 8

Dyslexia is a neurological learning difficulty.

It affects reading, spelling, writing, and sometimes math.

Question 9

Brains of people with dyslexia are different to neurotypical individuals in the following ways:

Answer 9

Decreased grey matter volume affects reading, speech processing, and spelling.

Weaker white matter organization slows reading speed.

Hypoactivation of brain regions affects symbol and letter recognition.
Reduced neuroplasticity in left-hemisphere areas impacts language and reading.

Question 10

Strengths

Answer 10

Strong memory
Spatial awareness

Question 11

Challenges

Answer 11

Difficulties with reading and writing
Slower learning