[Early diagnosis and early intervention in children with developmental disorders: introductory remarks].
Developmental disorders such as mental retardation, language disorders, autistic disorders, learning disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity syndrome and conduct disorders are an important part of our daily practice in child neurology. Early diagnosis and early or timely intervention in these kinds of developmental disorders were stressed and family support in child-rearing was emphasized in this symposium. In addition to the above, sleep disorders in developmental disorders were discussed.
Kaga
Makiko
M
Department of Developmental Disorders, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Ichikawa, Chiba. kaga@ncnp-k.go.jp
Morooka
Keiichi
K
D002648:Child; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans