DP6: sac 1 Flashcards
normality and neurotypicality
1
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how do you define normality?
A
- typical, majority of people do, capacity to cope with normal demands
2
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what is a neurodivergent individual?
A
- people with neurodevelopmental diagnoses, differences in brain development, think, behave and act different to most people
3
Q
what is emotional competence?
A
individuals capability in identifying, and managing emotions
4
Q
how do neurodivergent people handle emotions?
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- difficulty expressing emotions
- struggle to connect an emotion with words being used
5
Q
neurotypical characteristics…
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- good communication skills.
- can focus for long periods.
- able to function in distracting environments.
- able to adapt and change routines
6
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neurodivergent characteristics…
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- expresses through creativity.
- can’t focus well but is detail focused.
- difficulty adapting to change
