Table 1.
Frequency and percentage of neurodevelopmental disorder (group 1) and neurodevelopmental difficulties (group 2).
| Variables | Group 1 N (%) | Group 2 N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Neurodevelopmental disorder according to DSM-5 | ||
| Intellectual disabilities | 25 (38) | |
| Communication disorders | 12 (18) | |
| Autism spectrum disorder | 7 (11) | |
| Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder | 21 (32) | |
| Specific learning disorder | 18 (28) | |
| Motor disorders | 6 (9) | |
| Neurodevelopmental difficulties | ||
| Difficulties in psychomotor development: - Unsupported sitting >8 months - Walking >18 months |
9 (24) | |
| Language difficulties: - First word >24 months - First 2/3 word phrases >36 months |
15 (39) | |
| Reading/writing difficulties: - School or parent report confirmed reading, writing, and calculation difficulties |
9 (24) | |
| Social difficulties: - Lack of reciprocal social communication - Failure to regulate gaze, facial expression, posture - Lack of imaginative or imitative play - Failure to make friends and share interests |
22 (58) | |