Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Question 1

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Answer 1

Conditions with onset during the developmental period, usually early development.

Question 2

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Answer 2

Social communication deficits, nonverbal communication, social reciprocity, deficits in understanding relationships.
Restrictive/Repetitive Patterns, motor movements, use of objects or speech, difficulty changing from a routine, highly restricted fixated interests, hyper-hyporeactivity to sensory stimuli

Question 3

Attention-Deficit Disorder

Answer 3

Inattention 6+ symptoms for younger than 16,15 for 17+, often failing to give close attention to details, trouble holding attention, trouble listening, trouble following trough with tasks, trouble organizing, forgetful

Question 4

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Answer 4

Hyperactivity or impulsivity, often fidgets, restlessness, unable to play or leisurely quietly, talks excessively, often interrupts.

Question 5

Neurotypical

Answer 5

not displaying or characterized by autistic or other neurologically atypical patterns of thought or behavior.

Question 6

Neurodiverse

Answer 6

having a brain that works differently from the average or “neurotypical” person