Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

neurodevelopmental disorder

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children who are believed to possess special traits or abilities

set of cognitive processes that are necessary for the cognitive control of behavior

thumb|alt=A person holds their hands together with a string-like toy between their fingers|An autistic adult stimming with a stim toy in their hands Self-stimulatory behavior (also called stimming, stims, self-stimulation, stereotypy, and stereotypic movement disorder) is the repetition of physical movements, sounds, words, moving objects, or other behaviors. Stimming is a type of restricted and repetitive behavior (RRB). They can be both conscious and subconscious. Such behaviors are found to some degree in all people, but are especially intense and frequent in those with developmental disabi

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the neurobiological condition of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults

cognitive process that permits an individual to inhibit impulses and behavioral responses to stimuli in order to select a more appropriate behavior that is consistent with achieving goals

neurodevelopmental differences involving heightened and/or muted responses to sensory input

neurodevelopmental condition

Mind-wandering is broadly defined as thoughts that are task-unrelated and stimulus-independent. This can take the form of three different subtypes: positive constructive daydreaming, guilty fear of failure, and poor attentional control.

controversies relating to ADHD

Infodumping is the supplying of a large (and often excessive) amount of information, all at once. The term was first used in 1978 in the Proceedings of the Southeastcon Region 3 Conference 353. Over time, the term "infodumping" was adopted in the context of literature (particularly within fantasy and science fiction) as well as by the autistic community.

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hypothesis juxtaposing the relation between ADHD found in modern day humans and "hyperfocus" in their hunter ancestor counterpart

range of neurodevelopmental conditions