Abnormal brain development
Abnormal brain development or damage at an early age can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders. Within this group of disorders, some are resolvable with appropriate and timely interventions, either pharmacological or nonpharmacological, while other disorders are chronic and need to be managed throughout the lifespan.
For this Assignment, you will develop a study guide for an assigned disorder and share it with your colleagues. In sum, these study guides will be a powerful tool in preparing for your certification exam.
To Prepare
Your Instructor will assign you to a specific neurodevelopmental disorder from the DSM-5.
Speech sound disorder
Research your assigned disorder using the Walden Library. Then, develop an organizational scheme for the important information about the disorder.
The Assignment
Create a study guide for your assigned disorder. Your study guide should be in the form of an outline with references, and you should incorporate visual elements such as concept maps, charts, diagrams, images, color coding, mnemonics, and/or flashcards. Be creative! It should not be in the format of an APA paper. Your guide should be informed by the DSM-5 but also supported by at least three other scholarly resources.
Areas of importance you should address, but are not limited to, are:
Signs and symptoms according to the DSM-5
Differential diagnoses
Incidence
Development and course
Prognosis
Considerations related to culture, gender, age
Pharmacological treatments, including any side effects
Nonpharmacological treatments
Diagnostics and labs
Comorbidities
Legal and ethical considerations
Pertinent patient education considerations
Sample Solution
The majority of brain abnormalities start before a baby is born. Something is causing the nervous system to develop improperly or is causing it to be damaged. It’s sometimes a genetic issue. In other circumstances, brain growth is hampered during pregnancy due to exposure to certain drugs, illnesses, or radiation. It’s possible that parts of the brain are missing, abnormally small or huge, or not fully grown. Treatment is determined by the nature of the problem. In many circumstances, treatment is just intended to alleviate symptoms. Anti-seizure medications, shunts to drain fluid from the brain, and physical therapy may all be used. There are a variety of head abnormalities that are not related to the brain. Craniofacial diseases occur when soft tissue and bones in the face and skull grow abnormally.
