Unit 1.1.7 - Neurodiversity

Question 1

Neurodivergent

Answer 1

• Individuals who have a variation in neurological development + functioning
• E.g. those with ASD, ADHD + dyslexia

Question 2

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Answer 2

• A neurodevelopmental condition
• Categorised by symptoms from early childhood

Question 3

Autism symptoms

Answer 3

• Communication difficulties
• Narrow interests
• Repetitive behaviour

Question 4

Autism: strengths + challenges

Answer 4

STRENGTHS:
- High attention to detail
- Innovative approaches to problem-solving
CHALLENGES:
- Delayed cognitive/learning/movement skills
- Distressed by minor changes in routine

Question 5

Central coherence

Answer 5

Ability to derive overall meaning from a mass of details

Question 6

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Answer 6

• A neurological condition
• Can affect some areas of brain function
• Categorised by persistent inattention/hyperactivity that disrupts social, academic or occupational functioning

Question 7

ADHD: strengths + challenges

Answer 7

STRENGTHS:
- Hyper focus
- Creative approaches
CHALLENGES:
- Time management/staying focused
- Acting with rationality

Question 8

Dyslexia

Answer 8

• Neurologically-based learning difficulty
• Displayed as severe challenges in reading, writing, spelling, + sometimes arithmetic

Question 9

Dyslexia: strengths + challenges

Answer 9

STRENGTHS:
- Strong memory
- Big-picture thinking
CHALLENGES:
- Difficulties with reading + writing
- Trouble understanding jokes