Study of subjects for this certification include: 1.Neurodevelopmental theory, Neurogenetics, 2.Cognitive disorders (mental retardation), 3.Cognitive disorders (learning disabilities), 4.Communication disorders, e.g., autism, developmental language disorders, 5.Neurobehavioral disorders, e.g., ADD/ADHD, OCD, ODD, CDD, Tourette Syndrome, 6.Motor disabilities, e.g., static and progressive encephalopathies, CP, neuromuscular disorders, minor neuromotor dysfunction, 7.Visual and auditory impairments, eurodevelopmental disorders associated with major medical conditions,e.g., spina bifida, severely and profoundly disabled, low birth weight infants, multiple congenital anomalies, 8.Rehabilitation, e.g., traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, near drowning, 9.Counselling, advocacy, and ethics, including research ethics.
Certification in Pediatrics: Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Website