Neurocognitive Development: Disorders and Disabilities

Section I. Specific Neurodevelopmental Disorders1. Developmental coordination disorder 2. Language disorders 3. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder4. Developmental dyslexia: a new look at clinical features and brain mechanisms5. Learning disabilities: developmental dyscalculia6. Borderline intellectual functioning 7. Nonverbal dysfunction syndrome 8. Memory dysfunctions Section II. Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders9. Intellectual disability 10. Autism spectrum disorder 11. Epilepsy12. Multidimensional impairmentsSection III. Assessment of Neurodevelopment: Methods and Tools13. Interdisciplinary assessment 14. Sensory assessment: neurophysiology in neonates and neurodevelopmental outcome 15. Neurologic assessment 16. Psychiatric assessment17. Neuropsychological assessment 18. Structural neuroimaging 19. Functional magnetic resonance imaging20. Clinical neurophysiology: research methods and event-related potential components as assessment tools21. New technologies and future trends Section IV. Patient Care, Rehabilitation and Long-Term Outcomes22. Multidisciplinary treatment plan for challenging behaviors in neurodevelopmental disorders23. The therapeutic alliance between the child, parents and health professionals24. Principles of early intervention25. Cross-modal plasticity and central deficiencies: the case of deafness and the use of cochlear implants26. Cognitive remediation for neurodevelopmental disabilities27. Education for students with neurodevelopmental disabilities - resources and educational adjustments28. Quality of life of children and families