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American Board of Childhood Developmental Disorders
The Path to Credentials
- Certificate of theAmerican Board of Childhood Developmental Disorders(CABCDD)
- Requirement:150Credit Hours inFunctional Neurology
- Fellow of theAmerican Board of Childhood Developmental Disorders(FABCDD)
- Requirement: An additional200Credit Hours inFunctional NeurologyRequirement: There is no additional credit hours requirement to be eligible for a Fellowship.
- You must have already attained a doctor-level degree.
- Diplomate of theAmerican Board of Childhood Developmental Disorders(DABCDD)
- Requirement:Credit Hours in Functional Neurology
- You must have already earned a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
- Fellow of theAmerican Board of Childhood Developmental Disorders(FABCDD)
- Requirement:Credit Hours in Functional Neurology
- You must have already earned a doctor-level degree.
- In the Programs section, we have curated a collection of courses that automatically fulfill the requirement for the number of hours needed to sit for the board exam. Further, these Programs are designed specifically to teach all of the material that is covered in the exam.
- In the Courses section are all of the courses that will prepare you for the board exam. You can enroll in these courses at your own pace to accumulate the required number of hours specified above.
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These programs automatically provide the required number of hours to sit for the board exam and are tailored to the material that is on the exam.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program
The Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program equips clinicians to detect, assess, and treat early neurological deviations before they solidify into lifelong limitations. With a focus on precision, adaptability, and multi-system integration, you'll gain the tools to guide lasting, measurable improvements.
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NDD Treatment & Management
Learn to treat NDDs using high-tech tools and low-tech strategies. This 25-hour course covers intervention planning, technology use, and co-management for individualized neurodevelopmental care.
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Examination of the Newborn, toddler, Adolescent
Learn developmental evaluation across all stages—from newborns to teens. This 25-hour course covers milestones, reflexes, parent reports, and cognitive/achievement testing for early identification and intervention.
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Clinical Applications within the Spectrum (Part II)
Master clinical tools for evaluating and managing ASD. This 25-hour course covers Autism, Asperger’s, Rett Syndrome, ABA, social skills training, OT, SLP, and co-management strategies.
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Understanding the Spectrum (Part I)
Gain insight into ASD diagnosis, development, and neurobiology. This 25-hour course covers the spectrum's social, cognitive, and physiological dimensions—including gut-brain and mitochondrial influences.
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ADD, ADHD, ODD, OCD, PDD-NOS… And the rest of the alphabet
Understand and manage ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, and related childhood disorders. This 25-hour course covers diagnostic criteria, causes, and functional care strategies for executive and behavioral dysfunction.
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Physiology & Pathophysiology of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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.
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Start slow and build as you go.
Every track is designed to deliver clinical tools you can use immediately. Pick the area that fits your practice and let the structure guide your growth.