Explain What Is Meant by Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability

question 208

Essay

Explain what is meant by autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, and neurodiversity, and discuss the results of research presented in the In Focus box, "Neurodiversity: Beyond IQ."

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Definitions:

Nonpathological Caution

A level of prudence or vigilance that is considered normal and healthy, not indicative of a psychological disorder.

Obsessive-Compulsive-Related Disorders

A group of disorders in which obsessive-like concerns drive people to repeatedly and excessively perform specific patterns of behavior that greatly disrupt their lives.

Exposure Therapies

Psychological treatments that involve the exposure to feared stimuli or situations in order to reduce anxiety and desensitize individuals to the source of their fear.

Compulsive Behavior

Behavior patterns that are repeated to reduce anxiety or distress but are not connected in a realistic way with what they are designed to neutralize.