We have small dedicated teams who run the neuro-development service, particularly diagnostic services for patients with ADHD or Autism. Our support is available to patients and their families who live within Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
You may come across a range of words and terms within these pages to describe the range neuro-developmental disorders.
Glossary:
- Neuro-developmental disorders (NDs) are types of disorders that affect how the brain functions and alters neurological development. The disorders cause difficulties in social, cognitive, and emotional functioning.
- Neuro-diversity is a word used to describe how as humans we are all unique and experience the world in different ways.
- Neuro-divergence is a word used to refer to someone who has less typical ways of thinking, learning and understanding resulting in conditions such as autism and ADHD.
We hope you find the following pages useful.