Chapter 3 Neurodevelopment Disorders

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Psychology Flashcards on Chapter 3 Neurodevelopment Disorders, created by Nadíne Wander on 24/02/2017.
Nadíne Wander
Flashcards by Nadíne Wander, updated more than 1 year ago
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What is Social Communication disorder 1. Deficits in social purposes: greetings, sharing info. 2.Trouble decided when certain convos are appropriate 3. Trouble following rules for convos: taking turns, story telling, knowing how to use verbal and non verbal signals 4.Dif. understanding nonliteral/ambiguous language (idioms,humor,metaphors)
Autism 1. Deficits in social communication &interactions (1 mild, requiring support- 3 severe requiring very substantial support) 2.Restricted/repetitive patterns of behavior 3. Must be present in early onset of dev 4. Symptoms cause clinically significant impairment in social/occupational areas.
Autism Describe deficits in social communication and social interaction Deficits in... -social-emotional reciprocity -nonverbal communicative behaviors used for social interaction -developing& maintaining relationships
Autism Describe Restricted, repetitive patterns -Stereotyped/ repetitive movements -Insistence of sameness, inflexible, ritualized patterns, rigid thinking, same food everyday 4. Abnormal intensity or focus 5.hyper/hypoactive to sensory input
Attention Deficit Disorder and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder How many symptoms one must have and for how long? Children must meet at least 6 symptoms characterized from Intattention and Hyper/Impulsivity for at least 6 months
Describe Inattention Deficit Disorder (ADD) -Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in work/activities. -Difficulty sustaining attention Often does not seem to listen when spoken to. -Poor Organization, lose things, doesn't follow through on tasks
Hyperactivity - Impulsivity (ADHD) Often fidgets, taps feet, leave seat when meant expected to stay, runs/climbs in situations when inappropriate, talks excessively, blurts out answer, difficulty waiting turn, interrupts others.
Characteristics of Neurodevelopment Manifest before child enters grade school. Characterized by level. deficits that are severe enough to cause impairments in social (skills), personal, academic, or occupational settings
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