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Neurodevelopmental disorder

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Neurodevelopmental disorder
Classification and external resources

Neurodevelopmental disorders[1] are mental conditions that affect the development of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. According to the DSM-5, these disorders usually begin in early childhood and can continue into adulthood. They impact various areas of life, such as personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. Symptoms and impairments can vary widely among individuals with the same diagnosis.[2]

References

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  1. "DSM-5", Wikipedia, 2024-09-08, retrieved 2024-09-13
  2. Morris-Rosendahl, Deborah J.; Crocq, Marc-Antoine (2020-03). "Neurodevelopmental disorders—the history and future of a diagnostic concept". Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience. 22 (1): 65–72. doi:10.31887/DCNS.2020.22.1/macrocq. ISSN 1294-8322. PMC 7365295. PMID 32699506. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); line feed character in |title= at position 68 (help)