Neurodiversity

• Neurodiversity: refers to the idea that every individual has a unique nervous system with its own combination of abilities and needs
• Neurotypical: refers to individuals with standard neurological development and cognitive functioning
• Neurodivergent: refers to individuals who have atypical neurological development and cognitive functioning
• Neurodevelopmental disorders: a category of conditions that have a neurological basis where onset occurs during development
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the way people interact and communicate with others
• Symptoms:

  social interactions - difficulting communicating with others

  social communication - delayed speech development

  repetition - strong attachment to certain objects
• Theory of mind: the cognitive ability that allows us to make judgements from someone else's point of view
• Executive function: cognitive process that helps us to set goals, plan and focus attention
• Central coherence: refers to a human's ability to derive overall meaning from a set of details
• ADHD: neurodevelopmental disorder that results in persistent patterns of inattention and/over hyperactive-impulsivity, that adversely affects development and functioning
• ADHD symptoms: forgetful, difficulty staying still, acts without thinking and considering outcomes