Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Health | Neurodevelopmental Disorders America s Children and the Environment | Third Edition, Updated October 2015 1 Neurodevelopmental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders are disabilities associated primarily with the functioning of the neurological system and brain. Examples of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in children include attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, learning disabilities, intellectual disability (also known as mental retardation), conduct Disorders , cerebral palsy, and impairments in vision and hearing. Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders can experience difficulties with language and speech, motor skills, behavior, memory, learning, or other neurological functions.
childhood IQ scores and other neurodevelopmental effects. 92-94. Interactions of environmental contaminants and other environmental factors may combine to increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders. For example, exposure to lead may have stronger effects on neurodevelopment among children with lower socioeconomic status. 21,95
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