Understanding Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Neurodevelopmental disorders are conditions that emerge during early development and impact how the brain functions. They can affect a person’s ability to learn, communicate, manage emotions, and interact socially.
There are many different types of NDs, below are a few of the most prevalent ones;
- Attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD)
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Cerebral palsy
- Communication disorders
- Conduct disorders
- Intellectual disabilities
- Learning disorders
- Neurodevelopmental motor disorders
These challenges often become noticeable in early childhood or adolescence and can influence personal, academic, social, and cognitive functioning. According to the DSM-5, neurodevelopmental disorders fall into six key categories: intellectual disabilities, communication disorders, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, motor disorders, and specific learning disorders.
Symptoms of NDs are dependent on the ND, but general descriptions usually consist of impairments with the following;
- Memory
- Language
- Behavior
- Motor skills
- Learning
- Speech
- Social skills
- Emotions
To be diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder, these impairments must impact social abilities and limit functioning within society.
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