The orientation of the 7th batch of the Certificate Course on Neuro-developmental Disorders-NDD was held Thursday, 2026, at the initiative of the Institute of Pediatric Neurology and Autism (IPNA) of Bangladesh Medical University. The event was attended by EPNA Director Professor Dr. Kazi Ashraful Islam, Chairman of the Department of Pediatric Neurology of Bangladesh Medical University Professor Dr. Syeda Tabassum Alam, Assistant Professor Dr. Sanjida Ahmed, Assistant Professor Dr. Bikash Chandra Pal, Assistant Professor Dr. Jannatul Ferdous and other respected teachers of the department. Also present were Child Developmental Therapist, Psychologist, Autism Teacher, Nutritionist and new students of the 7th batch of NDD course. Speakers at the event highlighted the importance of early identification, proper assessment, necessary therapy, and integrated management of neurodevelopmental problems in children. Emphasis was placed on ensuring maximum development of children affected by NDD through the coordinated efforts of various professionals. In this 6-month course, students will gain theoretical and practical knowledge about various neurodevelopmental problems including child development, autism, ADHD, learning disorders, communication disorders. After the training, they will be able to play an important role in providing more efficient services to children affected by NDD and their families.