| Explain the development, structure, and basic functions of the nervous system |
| Describe the essential components of neurological history-taking and neurological examination in children. |
| Identify typical mental and motor developmental milestones and recognize deviations from expected developmental patterns. |
| Explain neurological and developmental risk factors in infancy and the importance of early identification and assessment of at-risk infants. |
| Compare developmental screening tools and psychometric assessment methods used to evaluate children's developmental functioning. |
| Describe the clinical characteristics and developmental implications of major childhood neurological disorders, including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, neurometabolic, neurodegenerative, and neuromuscular diseases. |
| Identify the main characteristics of neurodevelopmental disorders, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD),abuse and discuss their effects on child development. |