Neurodiversity Flashcards

Differences in the way people's brains work.

Individuals who have a variation in neurological development and functioning.

Classifies mental disorders according to their underlying causes.

<p>Autism spectrum disorder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Narrow interests and repetitive behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strengths: Strong long-term memory skills, direct communication, math, computer, musical, artistic skills. Challenges: Difficulty developing language skills and understanding what others say.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medication and behavioral therapy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reading and writing challenges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strengths: Good problem solvers, creative, observant, high levels of empathy. Challenges: Difficulty reading, slow and labor-intensive reading and writing, problems spelling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Silent reading and teaching in small steps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carelessness and lack of attention to detail, continually starting new tasks before finishing old ones, poor organizational skills, inability to focus or prioritize.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strengths: Hyperfocus, resilience, creativity, conversational skills, spontaneity, and abundant energy. Challenges: Impulsiveness, disorganization and problems prioritizing, poor time management skills, problems focusing on a task.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fidget toys, use of visual aids, and minimize distractions.</p> Signup and view all the answers