Neurocognitive Development: Disorders and Disabilities

<p>Section I. Specific Neurodevelopmental Disorders<br>1. Developmental coordination disorder <br>2. Language disorders <br>3. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder<br>4. Developmental dyslexia: a new look at clinical features and brain mechanisms<br>5. Learning disabilities: developmental dyscalculia<br>6. Borderline intellectual functioning <br>7. Nonverbal dysfunction syndrome <br>8. Memory dysfunctions <br>Section II. Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders<br>9. Intellectual disability <br>10. Autism spectrum disorder <br>11. Epilepsy<br>12. Multidimensional impairments<br>Section III. Assessment of Neurodevelopment: Methods and Tools<br>13. Interdisciplinary assessment <br>14. Sensory assessment: neurophysiology in neonates and neurodevelopmental outcome <br>15. Neurologic assessment <br>16. Psychiatric assessment<br>17. Neuropsychological assessment <br>18. Structural neuroimaging <br>19. Functional magnetic resonance imaging<br>20. Clinical neurophysiology: research methods and event-related potential components as assessment tools<br>21. New technologies and future trends <br>Section IV. Patient Care, Rehabilitation and Long-Term Outcomes<br>22. Multidisciplinary treatment plan for challenging behaviors in neurodevelopmental disorders<br>23. The therapeutic alliance between the child, parents and health professionals<br>24. Principles of early intervention<br>25. Cross-modal plasticity and central deficiencies: the case of deafness and the use of cochlear implants<br>26. Cognitive remediation for neurodevelopmental disabilities<br>27. Education for students with neurodevelopmental disabilities – resources and educational adjustments<br>28. Quality of life of children and families </p>