Neuro developmental disorder is a condition with below average intellectual ability along with the lack of skills required for everyday functioning in an independent manner. The intellectual ability in a person is examined through reasoning, planning, solving problems, comprehending in a practical way and abstract thinking. A trained person can conduct these tests of intelligence to measure these abilities. Individuals with intellectual disability also experience a tough time in struggling with the skills needed to function in daily life such as participation in social circles, communication and living independently without support on a regular basis.
Determining the level of disability
Previously, intelligence quotient tests scores were used to determine the degree of intellectual disability. In recent times, the severity is determined by the capacity of the individuals to fulfill the requirements of daily life in comparison to the peers. The level of disability can be classified into four categories: mild, moderate, severe, profound.
Symptoms associated with disorders of the brain are:
• Difficulty controlling emotions
• Difficulties in learning academic skills
• Lack of curiosity
• Limited capacity while speaking
• Need ongoing support for routine activities compared to peers
• Failure to meet intellectual markers
• Lack of social interactions
The causes of cognitive disorders are numerous:
• Deprivation of oxygen during childbirth
• Congenital infection
• Abnormality in chromosome
• Malformation in brain
• Defect in metabolic order
• Severe malnutrition or nutritional deficiency
Treatment by stem cell therapy
There is no cure for intellectual disability. However, an individual’s quality of life can be significantly improved with proper support and services. Stem cell therapy at NeuroGen BSI is emerging as an innovative method for dealing with Intellectual Disability. Characteristics like self-renewal are present in stem cells and efforts are taken to stimulate the nervous system by activation of stem cells in the adjoining area and to reduce inflammation in the damaged region.
Conventional treatment
Before going in for an appropriate Intellectual Disability treatment, an age appropriate behaviour assessment of that individual is needed. Screening tests based on developmental parameters can be of great help in this aspect. The aims of these tests are to determine which developmental milestones may have been missed. The treatment protocol should include developing the person’s potential to the fullest capacity, providing them with ample opportunities so that they can participate in the different aspects of the community as much as possible. Training and special education should be imparted at an early age. Early intervention helps in tackling the situation better. Apart from all these, a specialist is required to examine any physical or mental disorder that may need treatment. It is crucial to consider the behavioural approach of a person with such disability before he or she goes in for treatment.
