What is NDD?

NDD stands for neurodevelopmental disabilities. We are a pediatric subspecialty that combines neurology, development, and behavior across the lifespan. We diagnose and treat conditions that occur during development, including:

• Cognitive developmental disabilities (e.g., autism, intellectual disability, ADHD, and learning disabilities)
• Metabolic and genetic conditions (e.g., Trisomy 21, Fragile X, & mitochondrial diseases)
• CNS conditions (e.g., epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida)
• Nerve and muscle disorders (e.g., muscular dystrophy, neuropathies)

We are a unique specialty in that we are trained to evaluate and treat children and young adults incorporating an interdisciplinary perspective (e.g. medical, social, behavioral, neuroscience) and collaborate with other professionals such as therapists, rehabilitation specialists, educators, and the community. We understand neurodevelopmental disabilities from a lifespan model and residency training includes pediatric and adult neurological training.

We hope you will visit our site to learn more about this exciting subspecialty and meet some of the NDD graduates from around the country to see if this is a good career choice for you.