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Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Cognitive Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- neurodivergence
1, record 1, English, neurodivergence
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A departure from what is considered typical in a person's neurological function or behavioural traits. 2, record 1, English, - neurodivergence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Neurodivergence can be innate or acquired through alterations in brain functioning caused by trauma or other experiences. 2, record 1, English, - neurodivergence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Examples of neurodivergence include autism, dyslexia and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 2, record 1, English, - neurodivergence
Record 1, Key term(s)
- neuro-divergence
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie cognitive
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- neurodivergence
1, record 1, French, neurodivergence
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - neurodivergence
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - neurodivergence
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - neurodivergence
Record 1, Key term(s)
- neuro-divergence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
- Psicología cognitiva
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- neurodivergencia
1, record 1, Spanish, neurodivergencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- neurodiversidad 1, record 1, Spanish, neurodiversidad
correct, feminine noun
- neuroatipicidad 2, record 1, Spanish, neuroatipicidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, 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 1, Spanish, - neurodivergencia
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