Carrick Institute – Physiology & Pathophysiology of NDDs

Carrick Institute – Physiology & Pathophysiology of NDDs

Master the physiology and pathophysiology of neurodevelopment in this 25-hour course. Learn to assess and manage NDDs using milestone tracking, reflex testing, and brain-gut strategies.

Course Description

This 25-hour foundational course, taught by Dr. Matthew Worth, introduces clinicians to the physiology, pathophysiology, and functional management of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). Through a detailed review of neural development, sensory-motor coherence, limbic system formation, and disruptions in CNS maturation, participants will learn how to identify, assess, and manage NDDs across all age groups.

Additional topics include polyvagal theory, primitive reflexes, neuropsychological testing, developmental milestones, nutrition, and evidence-based treatment planning. This course sets the stage for mastering the full NDD curriculum and becoming a leader in pediatric and adolescent neurodevelopmental care.

What You’ll Learn

• Understand the physiology of sensory, motor, and limbic system development and their coherence.
• Identify the pathophysiology and clinical features of various NDDs including developmental coordination and intellectual disorders.
• Apply neurodevelopmental milestones, primitive reflex testing, and developmental screenings to clinical assessments.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans using functional neurology, nutrition, neuropsychological testing, and home-based interventions.

Educational Syllabus

Chapter 1 – Brain Malformations

• Part 1
• Part 2

Chapter 2 – Homologous Columns

• Homologous Columns

Chapter 3 – Developing Observational Skills

• Part 1
• Part 2
• Part 3

Chapter 4 – Neural Tube Defects

• Neural Tube Defects

Chapter 5 – Secondary NTD Malformations

• Secondary NTD Malformations

Chapter 6 – Occult Forms of Spinal Dysraphism

• Occult Forms of Spinal Dysraphism

Chapter 7 – Disorders of the Forebrain

• Disorders of the Forebrain

Chapter 8 – Agenesis of Corpus Callosum

• Agenesis of Corpus Callosum

Chapter 9 – Cerebellar Hypoplasias

• Cerebellar Hypoplasias

Chapter 10 – Cerebellar Hyperplasias

• Cerebellar Hyperplasias

Chapter 11 – Cerebellar Agenesis

• Cerebellar Agenesis

Chapter 12 – Disorders of Brainstem and Brain Size

• Disorders of Brainstem and Brain Size

Chapter 13 – Malformations of Cortical Development

• Malformations of Cortical Development

Chapter 14 – Cobblestone Malformations

• Cobblestone Malformations

Chapter 15 – Congenital Aspects

• Congenital Aspects

Chapter 16 – Other Anomalies of the Skull

• Other Anomalies of the Skull

Chapter 17 – Developmental Encephalopathies

• Part 1
• Part 2

Chapter 18 – Brain Structure in ASD

• Brain Structure in ASD

Chapter 19 – Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

• Part 1
• Part 2

Chapter 20 – Developmental Coordination Disorder

• Developmental Coordination Disorder

Chapter 21 – GDD and ID

• GDD and ID

Chapter 22 – Connectivity in the Developing Brain

• Connectivity in the Developing Brain

Course Information

• Instructor: Dr. Matthew Worth
• Institution: Carrick Institute
• Category: Functional Neurology
• Level: 2 – Discoverer
• Duration: 25 Hours
• Format: On Demand
• Course Code: 791
• Total Chapters: 22

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