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Abnormal Behavior (Neurodevelopmental Disorders)
Term | Definition |
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) | difficulty paying attention and staying focused; difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity to a greater degree than most other children |
Symptoms of inattention (1) | easily distracted; misses details; forgets things; switches activities; gets bored quickly |
Symptoms of inattention (2) | does not complete tasks; loses things; does not listen; daydreams; easily confused; difficulty processing information |
Symptoms of impulsivity | impatient; blurt out comments inappropriately; act out thinking; interrupt activities of others |
Symptoms of hyperactivity | fidgeting/squirming; talk incessantly, move around touching everything; trouble sitting still; difficulty doing activities silently |
Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive AD/HD | shows symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity |
Predominantly Inattentive | shows symptoms of inattention |
Combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive AD/HD | shows combined symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity |
Autism Spectrum Disorder | lack of responsiveness to other people; impairment in verbal and nonverbal communication; very limited activities and interests |