Autism, ADHD and Developmental Disabilities through the Lifespan- Biological and Environmental Perspectives

Objectives:

- Understand the concept of developmental disabilities in children and have a context for diagnosis and management
- Appreciate the vulnerability of premature infants and the neurodevelopmental consequences
- Have an improved understanding of cerebral palsy and the complexities of management
- Appreciate environmental factors that can affect the health of children
- Appreciate that children who grow up in low income and underserved communities are more vulnerable to adverse environmental factors
- Begin to appreciate the environmental factors operating in schools and what can be done to improve the conditions
- Learn about the variety of medical complications associated with a variety of developmental disabilities
- Determine and implement the multimodal treatment of ADHD
- Employ ADHD screening practices for adults with ADHD >
- Describe the medical problems co-occurring with autism in childhood
- Explain the impact of autism and other special needs on the family, including siblings, parents, and grandparents
- Implement screening for Asperger’s disorder in medical practices
- Identify common behaviors in childhood and develop treatment strategies for them