neurodevelopmental disorders

These flashcards cover the key terms and definitions related to ADHD and related disorders, summarizing important concepts introduced in the lecture.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, characterized by symptoms of inattention and impulsiveness-hyperactivity.

Inattentive Symptoms

Symptoms of ADHD including careless attention to details, problems sustaining attention, and forgetfulness.

Hyperactive Symptoms

Symptoms of ADHD such as fidgety behavior, excessive motion, and problems remaining seated.

Impulsive Symptoms

Symptoms of ADHD characterized by blurting out answers, impatience, and intrusiveness.

Epidemiology

The study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people, including the prevalence of ADHD at around 7% in children.

Etiology

The cause or origin of a disease; in ADHD, it is suggested to be a hard wiring problem combined with psychological issues.

Behavioral Inhibition

The ability to pause before acting while considering potential consequences.

Sustained Attention

The ability to stay focused on a task over a period of time, often compromised in ADHD.

Selective Attention

The ability to filter important information from unimportant details, commonly seen in the inattentive type of ADHD.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

A complex behavioral disorder marked by persistent deficits in social communication and restricted, repetitive behaviors.

Echolalia

The repetition of phrases or sentences, often seen in individuals with ASD.

Motor Stereotypies

Repetitive movements such as arm flapping or rocking, often observed in children on the autism spectrum.

Intellectual Disability (ID)

Significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, typically associated with an IQ below 70.

Dyslexia

A specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in reading, including decoding and comprehension.

Dysgraphia

A learning disability affecting written expression, resulting in difficulties with organization and spelling.

Dyscalculia

A mathematical learning disability that involves problems with number sense and problem-solving.

Dyspraxia

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) affecting coordination and movement.

Global Developmental Disability

Delay in two or more areas of development.