Presentation Information
[SY-24]Neuro-developmental Disorder symposium
Itsuo Asai1, Kenji Tsuchiya2,3, Yoko Kamio4, John Chee Meng Wong5, Ahsan Nazeer6 (1.Heart Clinic Medical Corporation(Japan), 2.Hamamatsu University(Japan), 3.Osaka University(Japan), 4.Ochanomizu University(Japan), 5.National University of Singapore(Singapore), 6.Sidra Medecine(Indonesia))
Keywords:
Neurodevelopmental Disorders,Autism Spectrum Disorder,Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity,Early Intervention (Education),Adolescent Behavior
This symposium explores the evolving understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), including ADHD and autism, from infancy through adolescence, bridging clinical, educational, and conceptual perspectives.Dr. Kenji Tsuchiya presents findings from a large birth cohort study identifying early neurodevelopmental indicators for ADHD and autism. Suboptimalities in visual reception and receptive language before age 2 predict ADHD traits, while early gross motor and expressive language delays forecast autism traits—suggesting distinctive early pathways from infancy.Dr. Yoko Kamio critically reconsiders the notion of “optimal outcomes” for individuals with ASD, especially in the context of early intervention. Drawing on both parental and professional viewpoints, she highlights the emerging tension between traditional outcome metrics and neurodiversity-informed values, proposing a redefinition of success in ASD care.Dr. John Chee Meng Wong examines academic and socio-emotional challenges faced by adolescents with NDDs within the national high school system. He outlines how executive dysfunction, sensory sensitivities, and rigidity compound school difficulties and emotional dysregulation, and advocates for systemic policy reforms and targeted support for youth, families, and educators.Dr. Ahsan Nazeer traces the historical evolution of autism as a diagnostic concept, from Kanner’s seminal definition to contemporary frameworks, especially in child and adolescent populations. He reflects on how shifting scientific, cultural, and clinical paradigms continue to reshape our understanding of autism.Together, these presentations offer a multidisciplinary synthesis of how NDDs manifest, are interpreted, and supported across developmental stages.