Neurodevelopmental specialists focus on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of neurological disorders that affect the developing nervous system. They work with individuals from birth through adolescence, identifying conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and developmental delay. These specialists use a variety of diagnostic tools, including neuroimaging, genetic testing, and cognitive assessments, to determine the root causes of developmental issues. By understanding how the brain matures and how different factors influence neural development, they provide crucial insights into early interventions. They also explore how genetic, environmental, and prenatal factors contribute to developmental disorders, offering guidance on personalized therapies and treatments. Neurodevelopmental specialists collaborate with pediatricians, psychologists, and speech-language therapists to create individualized care plans that improve a child's social, cognitive, and motor skills. Their research efforts focus on understanding the neurological basis of developmental disorders, leading to the development of new therapies and interventions that promote neural plasticity and support learning. By identifying early markers of developmental challenges, neurodevelopmental specialists can prevent or minimize the long-term impact of these conditions on individuals’ lives, helping them reach their full potential.
Title : Managing healthcare transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine ecosystems
Bernd Blobel, University of Regensburg, Germany
Title : Narrative medicine: A communication therapy for the communication disorder of Functional Seizures (FS) [also known as Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES)]
Robert B Slocum, University of Kentucky HealthCare, United States
Title : Atypical presentation of Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy in a 16-year-old female: A Case Report
George Diaz, Memorial Healthcare Systems, United States
Title : Nanoparticles passing the blood brain barrier to treat cancer, infection, and more
Thomas J Webster, Brown University, United States
Title : Transcranial painless neurorehabilitation scalp acupuncture electrical stimulation for neuroregulation of autism spectrum disorder
Zhenhuan Liu, Guangzhou University Chinese Medicine, China
Title : Effects of prenatal androgen exposure on Purkinje cell morphology in the cerebellum of female rats
Kiran Ghotra, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States