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DISLEXIA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cognitive Psychology
- Educational Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dyslexic
1, record 1, English, dyslexic
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... affected by dyslexia ... 2, record 1, English, - dyslexic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
dyslexic students 2, record 1, English, - dyslexic
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie cognitive
- Psychologie scolaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dyslexique
1, record 1, French, dyslexique
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui est atteint de dyslexie. 2, record 1, French, - dyslexique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología cognitiva
- Psicología educacional
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- disléxico
1, record 1, Spanish, disl%C3%A9xico
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Que padece dislexia. 1, record 1, Spanish, - disl%C3%A9xico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Cognitive Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- neurodivergence
1, record 2, English, neurodivergence
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A departure from what is considered typical in a person's neurological function or behavioural traits. 2, record 2, English, - neurodivergence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Neurodivergence can be innate or acquired through alterations in brain functioning caused by trauma or other experiences. 2, record 2, English, - neurodivergence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Examples of neurodivergence include autism, dyslexia and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 2, record 2, English, - neurodivergence
Record 2, Key term(s)
- neuro-divergence
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie cognitive
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- neurodivergence
1, record 2, French, neurodivergence
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Différence en ce qui a trait aux fonctions neurologiques ou aux traits de comportement d'une personne par rapport à ce qui est considéré comme étant typique. 2, record 2, French, - neurodivergence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La neurodivergence peut être innée ou découler d'une altération du fonctionnement du cerveau causée par un traumatisme ou une autre expérience. 2, record 2, French, - neurodivergence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'autisme, la dyslexie et le trouble du déficit de l'attention/hyperactivité sont des exemples de neurodivergence. 2, record 2, French, - neurodivergence
Record 2, Key term(s)
- neuro-divergence
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
- Psicología cognitiva
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- neurodivergencia
1, record 2, Spanish, neurodivergencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- neurodiversidad 1, record 2, Spanish, neurodiversidad
correct, feminine noun
- neuroatipicidad 2, record 2, Spanish, neuroatipicidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La neurodivergencia es un término general para referirse a los individuos que viven con autismo principalmente, pero también abarca dislexia, dispraxia, déficit atencional con hiperactividad, u otras afecciones que les llevan a pasar por procesos cognitivos y emocionales de manera distinta a la norma. 1, record 2, Spanish, - neurodivergencia
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-05-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
- Nervous System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- attention-deficit disorder
1, record 3, English, attention%2Ddeficit%20disorder
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ADD 2, record 3, English, ADD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a term used for people who have excessive difficulties with concentration without the presence of other ADHD [attention deficit hyperactivity disorder] symptoms such as excessive impulsiveness or hyperactivity. 3, record 3, English, - attention%2Ddeficit%20disorder
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
- Système nerveux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- trouble déficitaire de l'attention
1, record 3, French, trouble%20d%C3%A9ficitaire%20de%20l%27attention
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- TDA 2, record 3, French, TDA
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- trouble du déficit de l'attention 3, record 3, French, trouble%20du%20d%C3%A9ficit%20de%20l%27attention
correct, masculine noun
- TDA 3, record 3, French, TDA
correct, masculine noun
- TDA 3, record 3, French, TDA
- trouble de déficit d'attention 4, record 3, French, trouble%20de%20d%C3%A9ficit%20d%27attention
correct, masculine noun
- TDA 4, record 3, French, TDA
correct, masculine noun
- TDA 4, record 3, French, TDA
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La difficulté à prêter attention (déficit de l'attention) [...] est le symptôme principal. Les personnes atteintes de TDA sont facilement distraites, ce qui fait qu'elles ont de la difficulté à rester concentrées quand elles font des tâches ennuyeuses, comme les devoirs ou les corvées. Elles finissent très souvent par rêvasser ou se laisser distraire par des choses moins importantes. 2, record 3, French, - trouble%20d%C3%A9ficitaire%20de%20l%27attention
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología (Generalidades)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- trastorno por déficit de atención
1, record 3, Spanish, trastorno%20por%20d%C3%A9ficit%20de%20atenci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- TDA 1, record 3, Spanish, TDA
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trastorno neurobiológico que interfiere en la capacidad de una persona para mantener la atención y concentración en una tarea determinada y para controlar las conductas impulsivas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - trastorno%20por%20d%C3%A9ficit%20de%20atenci%C3%B3n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El trastorno por déficit de atención(TDA), con o sin hiperactividad, es, junto con la dislexia, la causa más importante de fracaso escolar. 1, record 3, Spanish, - trastorno%20por%20d%C3%A9ficit%20de%20atenci%C3%B3n
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