Neurodevelopmental disorder
Neurodevelopmental disorder
Neurodevelopmental disorder (/ˌnʊəroʊˌdɛvəlˈɒpməntəl ˈdɪsɔːdər/) is a group of conditions with onset in the developmental period. The disorders typically manifest early in development, often before the child enters grade school, and are characterized by developmental deficits that produce impairments of personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning.
Etymology
The term "neurodevelopmental disorder" is derived from the Greek words "neuron" (nerve), "development", and "disorder".
Related terms
- Autism spectrum disorder: A range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.
- Learning disorders: Any of a group of problems that cause a child to have difficulty in learning and using certain skills.
- Communication disorders: Disorders that impair a person's ability to both receive and send, and process and comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal and graphic symbol systems.
- Intellectual disability: A disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills.
See also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neurodevelopmental disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Neurodevelopmental disorder
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