NEURODEVELOPMENT DYSFUNCTIONSIN SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN

Abstract

A neurodevelopment function is a basic brain process needed for learning and development. Neurodevelopmental variation refers to differences in neurodevelopmental functioning. Wide variations in these functions exist within and between individuals. These differences can change over time and need notrepresent pathology or abnormality.

Neuro-developmental dysfunctions reflect disruptions of Neuroanatomic structure or psycho physiologic function and may be associated with academic under achievement, behavioral difficulties and problems with social adjustment. For the school-age child, an area of particular focus is academic skill development. Academic disorders have been diagnostically classified as Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) by the revised Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder Fifth Edition (DSM-5).