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Understanding Disorders of the Brain

Series: Understanding Disorders of the Brain
4.2
(5)
Episodes
24
Rating
TVPG
Year
2022
Language
English

About

The brain is a complex and mysterious organ. When everything goes right, it is a finely tuned machine that serves as our body's central processing unit. But like computers on the fritz, things occasionally go haywire in the brain, and the effects can be a

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Episodes

1 to 3 of 24

1. Anatomy and Functioning of the Brain

30m

Kick off this course with a tour of the brain. As you delve into the colorful world of grey matter, this first lesson reviews the parts of the brain and the various functions that keep our bodies operating and our minds working. This grounding in neurology will set you up to understand what follows.

2. Neuropsychological Assessment

29m

Now that you understand the anatomy of the brain, shift your attention to the field of neuropsychology, which is both an experimental field and a clinical field within psychology. In addition to discovering how brain functioning influences behavior and cognition, neuropsychologists work to assess and treat brain disorders.

3. Intellectual Disabilities and Down Syndrome

30m

Begin the first of several lessons that focus on brain disorders commonly diagnosed during childhood-beginning here with intellectual disabilities and Down syndrome. Professor Neargarder surveys the range of disabilities and then delves into potential genetic and environmental causes.

4. Autism Spectrum Disorders, Part 1

29m

In this first lesson on autism spectrum disorders, you will study the symptoms that characterize autism, how autism is diagnosed, and some of the presumed causes and comorbidities. You will also reflect on Asperger's syndrome, which is no longer considered a stand-alone diagnosis.

5. Autism Spectrum Disorders, Part 2

31m

Continue your exploration of autism by examining research on brain pathology, savant abilities, and treatment options. Revisit what you learned in the lesson on brain anatomy to see what parts of the brain play a role in autism. Then turn to behavior treatments and medications that support treatment.

6. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

31m

Most of us have heard of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but what exactly is this disorder? How prevalent is it and how is it treated? Dive into the different types of ADHD and how it affects children, the environmental risk factors, and some challenges of diagnosis.

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