Autism and ADHD Flashcards
(5 cards)
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What does neurodivergent mean
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Individuals whose neurology differs substantially from dominant norms
2
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What are the 3 core symptoms of ADHD?
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Impulsivity
Inattention (attention dysregularity, like motorways and winding country lanes)
Hyperactivity
3
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What is autism
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Genetically based neurological variant of cognition, communication, motivation and interests. Describes a way of experiencing and processing information which is different to the predominant neurotype.
4
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Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by…
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persistent deficits in social communication and interaction, and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
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