Assessment and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders in Barranquilla, Colombia

What are neurodevelopmental disorders?

They are conditions that appear in childhood and affect brain development in areas such as attention, learning, language, social communication or movement. They include autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, specific learning disorders, language disorders, intellectual disability and motor disorders.

What is the assessment like?

It combines interviews with parents about the child's development, direct observation, standardized tests of intelligence, attention, language or social skills, and questionnaires for family and school. It usually takes several sessions.

Who is involved?

A neuropsychologist and child psychologist, a pediatric neurologist or child psychiatrist who rules out medical causes and confirms the diagnosis, and when needed a speech therapist and occupational therapist. A team assessment gives a more reliable diagnosis.

What is the report for?

To understand how the child learns and functions, start the right therapies and request adjustments and support at school. A good report does more than give a diagnosis: it describes strengths, difficulties and concrete recommendations.

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