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DYSCALCULIE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cognitive Psychology
- Nervous System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- neurodivergent person
1, record 1, English, neurodivergent%20person
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person whose neurological functioning or behavioural traits differ from what is considered typical. 2, record 1, English, - neurodivergent%20person
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Being neurodivergent means having a brain that works differently from the average or "neurotypical" person. This may be differences in social preferences, ways of learning, ways of communicating and/or ways of perceiving the environment. Because of this, a neurodivergent person has different struggles and unique strengths. People who are neurodivergent can benefit from education and programs that help them develop their strengths ... 3, record 1, English, - neurodivergent%20person
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, a person with autism, dyslexia or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a neurodivergent person. 2, record 1, English, - neurodivergent%20person
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "neurodiverse" is often mistakenly used to refer to a neurodivergent person. However, "neurodiverse" refers to the variety of neurological traits possesed by a group. A group is said to be neurodiverse when it is made up of neurodivergent people and neurotypical people, for example. 2, record 1, English, - neurodivergent%20person
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie cognitive
- Système nerveux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- personne neuroatypique
1, record 1, French, personne%20neuroatypique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- personne neuro-atypique 2, record 1, French, personne%20neuro%2Datypique
correct, feminine noun
- personne neurodivergente 3, record 1, French, personne%20neurodivergente
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne dont les fonctions neurologiques ou les traits de comportement diffèrent de ce qui est considéré comme typique. 4, record 1, French, - personne%20neuroatypique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme neuro-atypique a été créé par la communauté autistique pour qualifier les personnes qui ont un diagnostic de trouble du spectre de l'autisme. Depuis un certain nombre d’années, le terme neuro-atypique a pris une signification plus large, englobant les personnes qui présentent un trouble «dys»(dyslexie, dyspraxie, dyscalculie, etc.), un déficit de l'attention/hyperactivité, un haut potentiel ou une autre différence neurologique. 5, record 1, French, - personne%20neuroatypique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «neurodivers» est souvent utilisé à tort pour décrire une personne neuroatypique. Or, ce terme fait référence à la variété des caractéristiques neurologiques que possède un groupe de personnes. On dit d’un groupe qu’il est neurodivers lorsqu’il est composé, par exemple, de personnes neuroatypiques et de personnes neurotypiques. 4, record 1, French, - personne%20neuroatypique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-11-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Cognitive Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- neurodivergent
1, record 2, English, neurodivergent
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Referring to a person with neurological functioning or behavioural traits that differ from what is considered typical. 2, record 2, English, - neurodivergent
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, people with autism, dyslexia or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are considered neurodivergent. 2, record 2, English, - neurodivergent
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie cognitive
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- neuroatypique
1, record 2, French, neuroatypique
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- neuro-atypique 2, record 2, French, neuro%2Datypique
correct, adjective
- neurodivergent 1, record 2, French, neurodivergent
correct, adjective, less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d’une personne dont les fonctions neurologiques ou les traits de comportement diffèrent de ce qui est considéré comme typique. 3, record 2, French, - neuroatypique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le terme neuro-atypique a été créé par la communauté autistique pour qualifier les personnes qui ont un diagnostic de trouble du spectre de l'autisme. Depuis un certain nombre d’années, le terme neuro-atypique a pris une signification plus large, englobant les personnes qui présentent un trouble «dys»(dyslexie, dyspraxie, dyscalculie, etc.), un déficit de l'attention/hyperactivité, un haut potentiel ou une autre différence neurologique. 2, record 2, French, - neuroatypique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-05-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
- Clinical Psychology
- Special Education
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dyscalculia
1, record 3, English, dyscalculia
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition that affects the ability to acquire arithmetical skills. 1, record 3, English, - dyscalculia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dyscalculic learners may have difficulty understanding simple number concepts, lack an intuitive grasp of numbers, and have problems learning number facts and procedures. 1, record 3, English, - dyscalculia
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie clinique
- Éducation spéciale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dyscalculie
1, record 3, French, dyscalculie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Difficulté spécifique à l’apprentissage de la fonction numérique, dans son intégration et son utilisation. 1, record 3, French, - dyscalculie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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