PSYC 3604 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Autism Spectrum, Rett Syndrome, Developmental Coordination Disorder
18 Apr 2017
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How could we classify them: we must first conceptualize what is normal/typical for the individuals particular age, must take into account normal lifespan development. Enabling us to identify what are appropriate at one age but disturbed at another: adjustment distinctions: Externalizing problems overt and noticeable behaviour problems. Internalizing problems not as noticeable and are primarily experienced inside the person (anxiety or depression) Over controlled - characterized by docile and inhibited emotions (ex: Under controlled - characterized by extreme aggressiveness (ex: conduct. Disorders of under controlled behaviour: disorders/adhd: does not behave in a given setting in a way that is appropriate/expected for their age, frequently an annoyance to adults/peers, two general categories of under controlled behaviour: Intellectual disability (historically labelled mental retardation : deficits include: Mental abilities and impairment in everyday adaptive functioning. Reasoning, problem solving, planning, abstract thinking, judgment, academic learning, and learning from experience. Deficits in adaptive functioning (getting along in daily life):
