5.4.A—Describe the symptoms and possible causes of selected neurodevelopmental disorders

Describe the symptoms and possible causes of selected neurodevelopmental disorders.

• Neurodevelopmental disorders are a group of disorders with onset occurring during the developmental period. Symptoms of neurodevelopmental disorders focus on whether the person is exhibiting behaviors appropriate for their age or maturity range. Selected disorders in scope for AP Psychology in this category are attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• Possible causes of neurodevelopmental disorders may be environmental, physiological, or genetic in nature.