Neurodiversity Flashcards
(20 cards)
Neurodivergent
Someone whose brain performs differently
than what society considers the norm
Neurotypical
Someone whose brain functions in the way
expected by society
Neurodiverse
A group with both neurodivergent and
neurotypical people
Correct Terminology for;
Disorder
Person with autism
Person with ADHD
ADHDer
What model demonstrates that neurodiversity is a spectrum and not a set of categories?
The Kirby Neurodiversity Model
Is disability a condition?
NO; It is caused when society fails to accommodate the needs of that
condition.
What is masking?
Changing behaviour to hide or suppress natural neurodivergent traits.
Co-oocurring conditions in ASC and ADHD
Only 25% have JUST ADHD
75% have co-occurring psychiatric conditions
What percentage of the population of ADHD?
4%
What percentage of the population have Autism?
2%
What percentage of the population has dyslexia?
10%
What is DCD?
Developmental Coordination Disorder
What percentage of the population have DCD/Dyspraxia?
6%
What percentage of the population have Dyscalculia?
5%
What percentage of the population have tourette’s syndrome?
1%
What does SEN stand for?
Special Educational Needs
Prenatal development
Day 49; begins to resemble human form.
Day 100; brain looks distinctly human.
7 months; gyri and sulci begin to form.
9 months; resembles adult brain.
stages of brain development
- Cell birth: formation of neurons and glial cells
- Neural migration: cells travel to destination
- Cell differentiation: different types of
neurons/glia - Neural maturation: dendrite and axon growth
- Synaptogenesis: formation of synapses
- Cell death and synaptic pruning: refinement
of connections
Differences in Autistic brains
Acceleration of brain growth in early years up to 3 years.
Grey and white matter in all regions.
Increased axons and myelination ( less synaptic pruning).
Differences in ADHD brains
Selective cortical thinning in networks that
subserve attention and executive functions.
Altered patterns (FMRI) of connectivity at rest and during
cognitive tasks.
Underactivity in prefrontal cortex
