Synopsis "Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Advanced Research and Clinical Care (in English)"
Neurodevelopmental disorder is a disorder of brain function, which impairs memory, learning ability, self-control and emotion. It includes autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, tic disorders, several motor disorders and genetic disorders, etc. There can be several factors that can cause neurodevelopmental disorders, such as diseases, nutritional factors, deprivation from social and emotional care, physical trauma, etc. Chromosome microarray analysis, which detects chromosomal abnormalities, is the first line genomic test for the diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders. Many of these disorders do not have a viable line of treatment. Their management includes behavioral treatments, psychosocial treatments, cognitive-behavioral treatments, occupational therapy, psychomotor therapy, etc. as interventions to assist people. This book unravels the recent studies in the area of neurodevelopmental disorders. It will also provide interesting topics for research, which interested readers can take up. This book is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.
