Neurodevelopmental disorders appear early in life disrupting the normal course of development and often persisting through adulthood. In this assignment, you will select one of the following neurodevelopmental disorders to focus on:

• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderLinks to an external site. (ADHD)
• Specific Learning DisordersLinks to an external site.
• Autism Spectrum DisordersLinks to an external site. (ASD)
• Intellectual DisabilityLinks to an external site.

You will review research on how the disorder you selected presents itself at each stage of life:

• Childhood
• Adolescence
• Adulthood

In addition, you will discuss:

• what normal developmental skill was disrupted by the neurodevelopmental disorder
• what impact the disorder has on daily living skills and educational or professional performance
• what possible treatment options are available at the specific stage of life. (See Content Expectations for the assigned topic)