Developmental Neurorehabilitation
Developmental Neurorehabilitation
Developmental Neurorehabilitation (pronunciation: de-vel-op-men-tal neu-ro-re-ha-bi-li-ta-tion) is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the assessment and treatment of developmental disorders affecting the nervous system.
Etymology
The term "Developmental Neurorehabilitation" is derived from three words: "developmental", "neuro", and "rehabilitation". "Developmental" refers to the process of growth and development, "neuro" pertains to the nervous system, and "rehabilitation" signifies the process of restoring normal function after an illness or injury.
Overview
Developmental Neurorehabilitation involves a multidisciplinary approach to care, incorporating the expertise of various healthcare professionals such as neurologists, psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists. The goal is to improve the quality of life and functional independence of individuals with developmental disorders such as cerebral palsy, autism, and learning disabilities.
Related Terms
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders: These are disorders that affect the development of the nervous system, leading to abnormal brain function which can affect emotion, learning ability, self-control, and memory.
- Neurorehabilitation: This is a complex medical process which aims to aid recovery from a nervous system injury, and to minimize and/or compensate for any functional alterations resulting from it.
- Pediatric Neurology: This is a specialized branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and management of neurological conditions in newborns, infants, children and adolescents.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Developmental Neurorehabilitation
- Wikipedia's article - Developmental Neurorehabilitation
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