Neurodevelopmental Disorders

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to neurodevelopmental disorders, including definitions of various disorders, treatment approaches, and contributing factors.

Intellectual Disability

Below-average intellectual functioning, IQ less than 70, with significant limitations in communication, self-care, home living, social skills, work, leisure, and health.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Pervasive impairment of social interaction skills, communication difficulty, and restricted stereotypical behaviors, including conditions like Autism, Rett’s disorder, and Asperger’s disorder.

Rett’s Disorder

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by multiple deficits after a period of normal functioning, almost exclusively affecting girls.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness, often diagnosed when the child starts school.

Learning Disorders

Discrepancies in achievement in reading, math, or writing compared to what is expected for the child's age and intelligence.

Communication Disorders

Deficits that hinder development and academic achievement, including conditions like expressive language disorder, phonologic disorder, and stuttering.

Elimination Disorders

Disorders related to inappropriate defecating (encopresis) or urination (enuresis) in children.

Tic Disorders

Rapid, sudden, nonrhythmic motor movements or vocalizations, including Tourette’s disorder.

Environmental Influences

Factors in a child's environment that can impact the development of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Behavioral Strategies

Approaches used to manage symptoms of ADHD, including rewards, time-outs, and daily report cards.