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Neurodevelopmental Disorders ANSW ✔✔ Characterized by abnormalities in
brain development affecting emotion, learning ability, self-control, and
memory that unfold as a person grows. There are numerous causes
contributing to the development of the neurodevelopmental disorders,
ranging from childhood deprivation to genetic and metabolic diseases, immune
disorders, infectious diseases, nutrition, physical trauma, and toxic and
environmental factors.
Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder) ANSW ✔✔ A
disorder that appears before adulthood. It is characterized by an individuals
significantly impaired cognitive functioning and deficits in adaptive behaviors,
for example, self-help, communication, or interpersonal skills. Commonly
occurs with autism spectrum disorder; a disorder complicated by social
communication and behavioral deficits.
Global Developmental Delay ANSW ✔✔ Diagnosis used for individuals who
are 5 years of age or younger and fail to meet expected developmental
milestones in several areas of intellectual functioning. This diagnosis is
reserved for the child who is not able to undergo a systematic assessment of
intellectual functioning or is unable to participate in standardized testing.
Unspecified Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder) ANSW
✔✔ This diagnosis applies to individuals who are 5 years of age or older but
cannot partici- pate in assessment procedures because of sensory or physical
impairments; for example blindness, deafness, or severe problem behaviors.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ANSW ✔✔ A neurodevelopmental disorder
where severity differs from person to person. These disorders are
characterized by social deficits and communication difficulties, stereotyped or