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Inflexible adherence to routines or rituals refers to a need to adhere to repetitive routines or patterns of behavior strictly. This definition applies to both verbal and nonverbal behaviors. Individuals who are inflexible and adhere to routines or rituals are usually unable to handle even minor changes in their routines, find it very difficult to […]
Once known as mental retardation, the measurement of intellectual disability is an IQ of below 70. The term should not be used to describe anyone below the age of 5 years old. Intellectual disability converts the intellectual ability and functioning of an individual as well as what is known as their adaptive behavior- the ability […]
Joint hyperflexibility means increased flexibility and movement in the joints. The joints are considered to be very flexible, and they can make a very large range of movements. Children are often naturally more flexible and display hyperflexibility, with this flexibility waning and reducing over time. It is sometimes referred to as being double-jointed, and may […]
When a joint of the body is able to move beyond its normal or expected range of movement. Generally, this movement is painless. It may also be defined as having very flexible joints. Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects can help us to better […]
It refers to joints that are looser than normal. Joint Laxity generally does not cause any pain but may lead to a higher risk of joint dislocation and other injuries as the joints are less stable. Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects can help […]
A lack of peer relationships refers to when a child or individual lacks the emotional, social, behavioral, and cognitive skills to build relationships with individuals their age, or within the same social setting. Sometimes this is driven by a lack of interest from the individual affected in building relationships and a preference for playing alone. […]
A lack of spontaneous play generally refers to an individual’s inability to play spontaneously. They are not able to engage in free or open play. This generally means an inability to engage in free play, open-ended play, play without set structure and guidelines or rules, role play, imaginative play, loose parts play, or sensory play […]
A language impairment affects an individual’s ability to use spoken or written language. It generally affects their comprehension and their ability to use language, whether spoken or written. What does language impairment look like? It might manifest itself as reduced or limited vocabulary, the use of basic sentence structures, the wrong usage of words related […]
A large beaked nose is large, with a prominent nasal bridge. It is also sometimes called an aquiline nose. Generally, the lower half of the nose will appear more prominent, with swelling or a large bulge. Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects, can help […]