Neurodiversity & Developmental Disabilities Flashcards
What is neurodiversity?
a concept that regards individuals with differences in brain function and behavioral traits as part of normal variation in the human population
True or False:
Not all neurodivergence is diagnosed or diagnosable.
True
True or False:
Neurodivergence is influenced solely by genetics.
False
genetics + environment
What are developmental disabilities?
a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas
* begin during developmental period
* impact day-to-day functioning
* last throughout a person’s lifetime
1 in ____ children ages 3-17 have one or more developmental disabilities.
6
What are the 6 types of developmental disabilities discussed in this lecture?
- ADHD
- autism
- cerebral palsy
- down syndrome
- intellectual disability
- learning disability
What are the three core symptoms of ADHD?
- impulsivity
- hyperactivity
- inattention
True or False:
ADHD is a problem with the management system of the brain
True
True or False:
People with ADHD cannot focus their attention on any kind of task
False
People with ADHD have a few tasks/things that sustain their attention well
What are the two core domains of autism spectrum disorder?
- deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts
- restricted, reptitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
What is cerebral palsy?
damage in the brain that affects motor development
What is spastic cerebral palsy?
muscles appear stiff and tight
Spastic cerebral palsy occurs from damage in the ____.
cerebral cortex
What is dyskinetic cerebral palsy?
characterized by involuntary movements
Dyskinetic cerebral palsy occurs from damage in the ____.
basal ganglia