Question

Match each disorder with its definition.

a. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
b. Cerebral Palsy
c. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
d. Autism Spectrum Disorders
e. Cognitive Disabilities
f. Fragile X Syndrome
g. Bipolar Disorder
h. Down Syndrome
i. Phenylketonuria (PKU)


1. Disabilities that affect self-help skills and the way the brainprocesses information.
2. A disorder characterized by delays in motor development andseizures; it often appears in conjunction with a behavioral disorder.
3. A disorder characterized by extreme shifts in mood and energy.
4. A disorder characterized by impulsivity and inattention, and in somecases, hyperactivity.
5. A disorder that affects body movement and muscle coordination.
6. A genetic disorder characterized by distinct physical traits andintellectual impairments.
7. A group of disorders characterized by social and communicationimpairments, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior.
8. A syndrome characterized by intellectual disability and behaviordisorders; it is more prevalent and severe in males.
9. A syndrome characterized by deformities in the joints, fingers, andlimbs; atypical behavior; and learning disorders; and cognitiveimpairment.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

1. Disabilities that affect self-help skills and the way the brainprocesses information. = Cognitive Disabilities

2. A disorder characterized by delays in motor development and seizures; it often appears in conjunction with a behavioral disorder = Phenylketonuria (PKU)

3. A disorder characterized by extreme shifts in mood and energy. = Bipolar Disorder

4. A disorder characterized by impulsivity and inattention, and in somecases, hyperactivity. = Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

5. A disorder that affects body movement and muscle coordination. = Cerebral Palsy

6. A genetic disorder characterized by distinct physical traits and intellectual impairments. = Down Syndrome

7. A group of disorders characterized by social and communication impairments, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. = Autism Spectrum Disorders

8. A syndrome characterized by intellectual disability and behavior disorders; it is more prevalent and severe in males. = Fragile X Syndrome

9. A syndrome characterized by deformities in the joints, fingers, andlimbs; a typical behavior; and learning disorders; and cognitive impairment = Fetal Alcohol Syndrome