PSYC 413 intro to neurodevelopmental disorders

What are Neurodevelopmental disorders

Affect brain development and function. Appears early in development

Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity disorder

Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity

Intellectual disability

Below-average intellectual functioning, adaptive skill deficits

Autism Spectrum disorder

Social-communication challenges. Repetitive behaviors, narrow interest. Wide variation in abilities

What are Learning and Communication Disorders

Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, dyscalculia, Language disorder, stuttering, speech sound disorder

What are Motor disorders

Torette’s disorder, developmental coordination disorder, stereotypic movement disorder

What are the genetic risk factors

Fragile X, Chromosomal issues

What are Prenatal causes and Risk Factors

Illness, substance use. Prematurity, low birth weight

What are Environmental causes and Risk factors

toxins, deprivation

What are Neurological causes and risk factors.

brain structure and dunction

What age is the most important for early identification

Before age 5

What are the early signs and detection of neurological disorder

Delayas speech or motor milestones. Poor eye contact, rigid behavior, hyperactivity

What are the best treatment outcomes

Early, individualized consistent support.