Typical behaviour
activities that are consistent with how an individual usually behaves
Atypical behaviour
activities that are unusual or unnatural according to how an individual usually behaviours
Psychological criteria
standards to just behaviour and abilities
Cultural perspectives
Influence of society and community on oneās thoughts
Social norms
Societyās unofficial rules and expectations on behaviour
Statistical rarity
Outside the range of statistical normality
Personal distress
Aversive and often self-oriented emotional reaction
Maladaptive behaviours
Impairs an individualās ability to meet the demands of their everyday life
Normality
the state of having thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that are considered common and acceptable
Abnormality
is the state of deviating from the norm, usually in an undesirable way
Neurotypicality
describes individuals who display neurological and cognitive functioning that is typical or expected
Neurodiversity
variations in neurological development and functioning within and between groups of people
Adaptive
being able to adjust to the environment appropriately and function effectively ā suggests normality
Maladaptive
being unable to adapt to the environment appropriately and function effectively ā suggests abnormality
Neurodivergent
Individuals who have a variation in neurological development and functioning
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by impaired social interactions, verbal and non-verbal communication difficulties, narrow interests, and repetitive behaviours
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
neurological condition characterised by persistent inattention or hyperactivity that disrupts social, academic, or occupational functioning
Dyslexia
neurologically based learning difficulty manifested as severe difficulties in reading, spelling, writing words
Mental wellbeing
refers to an individualās current psychological state involving their abilities to think, process information, and regulate emotions
Psychological development
refers to an individualās changes in functioning across multiple domains (emotional, cognitive, social)
Mental health workers
members of a mental health treatment team who assist in providing a wide range of services and care for patients with psychological or social problems
Psychologist
individuals that are professionally trained in one or more branches or subfields of psychology
Psychiatrist
doctors who specialise in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and study of mental, behavioural, and personality disorders
Mental health organisation
company or group that works to address or advocate for mental health through providing support or specialised services
Culturally responsive practices
refer to acting in ways that respond to the needs of diverse communities and demonstrating an openness to new ideas that may align with different cultural ideas, beliefs, and values