🧠 Understanding Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Every Child Deserves a Strong Start
Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are a group of conditions that begin early in childhood and affect the development of the brain. These disorders can impact a child’s behavior, learning, communication, and motor skills.
Early diagnosis and expert care can make a big difference in a child’s future.
🌟 Common Neurodevelopmental Disorders:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – challenges in social interaction, communication, repetitive behaviors
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – trouble focusing, hyperactivity, impulsiveness
- Intellectual Disability (ID) – below-average intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior
- Developmental Delay – slower development in speech, motor skills, or learning milestones
- Learning Disabilities – problems with reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), or math (dyscalculia)
- Cerebral Palsy – motor impairment due to early brain injury
- Speech and Language Disorders – delayed or unclear speech, difficulty understanding or expressing
🧩 Signs to Watch For:
- Speech delay or unclear speech by age 2
- Poor eye contact or lack of social interest
- Difficulty focusing or sitting still
- Repetitive behaviors (flapping, rocking)
- Poor coordination or delayed milestones
- Difficulty understanding instructions
- Behavioral problems at school or home
🔍 Causes of NDDs May Include:
- Genetic or chromosomal abnormalities
- Premature birth or low birth weight
- Brain injury during birth
- Maternal infections or substance exposure during pregnancy
- Unknown causes in many cases
🎯 Our Services Include:
- Developmental screening & diagnosis
- Autism & ADHD evaluations
- IQ & learning assessments
- Pediatric neurology consultation
- Therapy referrals: speech, occupational & behavioral therapy
- Long-term care planning & school support guidance