Neurodevelopmental disorders encompass a diverse group of individuals with a variety of specific disorders such as attention deficit disorders (ADHD), developmental language disorders (DLD), learning disabilities (LD), epilepsy, pervasive developmental disorders/autistic spectrum disorders (PDD/ASD), Tourette syndrome, and other less specific conditions such as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, and behavioral problems. The prevalence of some of these disorders is presented below:
| Disorder |
Prevalence |
| Attention Deficit Disorder |
3-5% of school age children |
| Developmental Language Disorders |
3-5% of school age children |
| Learning Disabilities |
5% of school age children |
| Epilepsy |
1% of individuals |
| Pervasive Developmental Disorders |
0.1% of individuals |
| Tourette Syndrome |
0.5 per 1000 individuals |
| Mental Retardation |
1% of individuals |
| Cerebral Palsy |
0.2% of school age children |
Behavioral and Psychological Services
There are presently clinical and behavioral psychologists affiliated with the Dan Marino Center. These specialists have developed unique support groups, therapeutic recreational programs, as well as psychoeducational testing and psychological and behavioral therapeutic interventions.
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