chapter 3 Flashcards
typical behaviour
activivty that is consistent with how and individual behaves
atypical behaviour
activity that is unusual or unnatural according to how an individual usually behanves
cultural perspectives
influence of society and community on ones thoughts
maladaptive behabiour
action that impairs an individuals ability to meet the changing demands of their everyday life.
neurotypicality
individuals who display neurological and cognitive functioning that is typical or expected
nuerodiversity
variations in neurological development and functioning within and between groups of people such as those experienced with austism.
common charecteristics of nuerotypical
communication skills, social skills similar to peers, function in distracting environments without sensory overload, focus for prolonged periods of time, adapt to changes in routine.
adaptive
being able to adjust to the environment appropriately and effectively.
maladaptive
unable to adapt to the environment appropriately and function effectively
adaptive emotions
regulate and control emotions, eg. calm down and use coping strategies after being told no
adaptive behaviours
activities that enhance ability to match changing demands of life. eg. going for social drink after work or to catch up w friends
adaptive cogintion
awareness and knowledge anbles to adjust to diff environments and situations. e.g seeing a failed test as a way to learn
neurodivergent characteristics
-thinking creatively
-detail-focused
-being honest
-high energy
-ver observant
-good at problem solving
strengths of ASD
-attention to detail
-superior retination of facts
-motivation and enthusiasm in areas of interst
-accuracy in various tasks
innovative approaches to problem solving
-follow instructions accuratly
-see world from alternative perspective
ASD challenges
-bad eye contact
-cant read facial expressions
cant recognise others emotions
-obsessive and singular interests
-delayed language skills
-delayed movement skills
-delayed cognitive or learning skills
