ABPN NDD case studies
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The ABPN Neurology and Developmental Disorders (NDD) subspecialty certification is a credential offered by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties. It is designed for physicians who have completed qualifying neurology training and wish to demonstrate subspecialty expertise in the neurologic care of individuals with developmental disorders across the lifespan. The examination is computer-based and administered through Pearson testing centers, and candidates apply through the ABPN physician portal. Content spans general neurology and neuroscience foundations, normal and abnormal nervous system development, diagnostic and clinical assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders, and treatment, management, and systems of care. The ABPN NDD case studies are 5 cases and about 2,174 words.
1Developmental Regression and Epileptic Encephalopathy
A 4-year-old boy is brought for evaluation of developmental regression. He had been speaking in 2-3 word sentences and was toilet trained by age 3.
355 words, about 2 min2Autism Spectrum Disorder with Comorbid Anxiety and Sleep Disturbance
A 7-year-old girl with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and average intellectual ability is brought by her parents for follow-up. She attends a mainstream classroom with an aide.
482 words, about 2 min3Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy and Cerebral Palsy
A 2-year-old boy is evaluated for delayed motor milestones. He was born at 39 weeks via emergency cesarean section for fetal bradycardia.
370 words, about 2 min4Fragile X Syndrome and Behavioral Phenotype
A 5-year-old boy is referred for evaluation of developmental delay and behavioral problems. He has a history of delayed walking (18 months) and speech delay (first words at 3 years).
448 words, about 2 min5Transition of Care for a Young Adult with Neurodevelopmental Disorder
A 19-year-old male with a history of spastic diplegic cerebral palsy and epilepsy presents for a transition visit. He has been followed by a pediatric neurologist since infancy.
519 words, about 3 min