Neurobiology and Developmental Neurological Disorders

Video Discussion Thread: Neurobiology During the neonatal period, genes may become physically damaged or may spontaneously mutate. If damaged genes are passed on to the child, the result can be a genetic disorder. Alternatively, certain environmental facets, such as exposure to X-ray or even highly polluted air, may produce a malformation of genetic material. Due to advances in genetic screening, genetic difficulties increasingly can be forecast, anticipated and planned for before a childs birth, enabling parents to take steps before the child is born to reduce the severity of certain conditions. Explore the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website to select a neurological disorder that impacts prenatal and/or infant development. Describe this neurological disorder, how it affects development, how it impacts parents/children, and implications for counseling. In addition, read and incorporate information from the article Associations between Religion/Spirituality, Family Characteristics, and Mental Health among Parents with Children with Developmental Delay (McWhirter & McIntyre, 2021). Your video thread must demonstrate a clear and coherent flow of thought. Explore: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke All Disorders Links to an external site. -Dandy-Walker Syndrome (DWS) Read: Associations Between Religion/Spirituality, Family Characteristics, and Mental Health among Parents with Children with Developmental Delay ATTACHMENT NEUROBIOLOGY