14 - Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs)

autism, learning disabilities, intellectual disability, ADHD

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

heritable disorder, more common in boys, more common with older parents

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environmental causes of ASD

in utero: exposure to medication. Prenatal: multiple gestation, infection. perinatal: low birth weight, neonatal encephalopathy.

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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity

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qualifiers for ADHD

must be present before age 12, present in at least 2 contexts, must interfere with quality of life

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parenting stress

the perceived discrepancy between the demands of parenting and the resources available to meet those demands

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6 main areas of parental experience

pre diagnosis, diagnosis, family life adjustment, navigating the system, parental empowerment, moving forward

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phases of waiting

watchful, informed, contemplative

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watchful waiting

noticing suspected behaviors, searching for assessment and Dx

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informed waiting

recieiving the diagnosis, facing the challenges in accessing treatment services, realizing the impact of an ASD diagnosis

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contemplative waiting

pondering the future, reflecting on the past, making recommendations