Neurodevelopmental disorders refers to a group of disorders that begin in childhood. They affect the development and function of the brain. They may impact a child’s interactions or functioning at home or school or in the community.
Neurodevelopmental disorders include:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Communication Disorders
- Speech sound disorder
- Language disorder
- Stuttering (Childhood Onset Fluency Disorder)
- Social communication disorder
- Intellectual Disability
- Motor Disorders
- Tic disorders (including Tourette’s disorder)
- Developmental coordination disorder
- Stereotypic movement disorder
- Specific Learning Disorder
Having a neurodevelopmental condition often comes with a unique set of daily experiences and challenges that go beyond a diagnosis. From time blindness and sensory overload to emotional regulation and masking fatigue — these are the lived realities that shape everyday life.
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