During the neonatal period, genes may become physically damaged or may spontaneously mutate. If damaged genes are passed on to the child, the result can be a genetic disorder. Alternatively, certain environmental facets, such as exposure to X-ray or even highly polluted air, may produce a malformation of genetic material. Due to advances in genetic screening, genetic difficulties increasingly can be forecast, anticipated and planned for before a child’s birth, enabling parents to take steps before the child is born to reduce the severity of certain conditions.
Discuss a neurological disorder, how it affects development, how it impacts parents/children, and implications for counseling. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website to identify your disorders. In addition, read Spirituality and the Aging Brain (Newberg, 2011) and then discuss research suggesting the effects of spiritual disciplines (prayer, meditation) on neurobiology.
For initial posts, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly citations in
current APA format. Additionally, students are required to integrate at least 1 biblical principle
in their initial post and must add the Bible, using APA format, to their list of references. Thus,
for an initial post, there must be at least 3 sources listed (i.e., a minimum of 2 scholarly
references and the Bible). Scholarly sources must have been published within the last five years.
Acceptable sources include peer reviewed journal articles. Students may use their preferred
version of the Bible.
