Developmental disorders in children are typically diagnosed by observing behavior, but Aditi Shankardass suggests we should be looking directly at brains. She explains how one EEG technique has revealed mistaken diagnoses and transformed children's lives. I have seen this before and have wondered why anyone wouldn't look at brain scans or EEGs with a brain related dx.. its absurd that it doesn't happen. ALL I can ever think.. is that perhaps that information could help my son.. it could help him feel better.. it could help him communicate his thoughts.. make his life easier. OR it could be useless.. but doesn't the potential positive WAY outweigh the potential "waste of time"?
TED Talks: Aditi Shankardass: A second opinion on developmental disorders
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