Handbook of neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders in children

Recognized as the definitive reference in the field, this book addresses a broad range of biologically based disorders that affect children's learning and development. Leading authorities review the genetics of each disorder; its course and outcome; associated developmental, cognitive, and psychosocial challenges; and what clinicians and educators need to know about effective approachesto assessment and intervention. Coverage encompasses numerous lower-incidenceneurodevelopmental disabilities as well as more frequently diagnosed learningand behavior problems with a genetic component. New to This Edition: incorporates the latest scientific knowledge and clinical practices chapters on oppositional disorders and mood disorders lower-incidence disorders not covered in prior edition: mitochondrial disease, major cortical anomalies, spina bifida, and inborn errors of metabolism. This book will be of importance to neuropsychologists, pediatric and child clinical psychologists, educational and school psychologists, child psychiatrists, speech--language pathologists, pediatric neurologists, and pediatricians; also of interest to special educators. It will also serve as a text in graduate-level courses. INDICE: Part 1. Background. S. Goldstein, C.R. Reynolds, Introduction. C.R. Reynolds, J.W. Mayfield, Neuropsychological Assessment in Genetically LinkedNeurodevelopmental Disorders. B.J. Baty, J.C. Carey, W.M. McMahon, Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Medical Genetics: An Overview. S.R. Kesler, E. Wilde, J.L. Bruno, E.D. Bigler, Neuroimaging and Genetic Disorders. T.B. Whelan, M.J. Mathews, Integrative Developmental Neuropsychology: A General Systems and Social-Ecological Approach to the Neuropsychology of Children with Neurogenetic Disorders. Part 2. Disorders Primarily Affecting Learning and Behavior. S. Goldstein, A. Schwebach, S. Cunningham, Learning Disabilities. S. Goldstein, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. L.L. Weyandt, G. Verdi, A. Swentosky, Oppositional, Conduct, and Aggressive Disorders. A. Hughes, B.P. Daly, R.T. Brown,Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome. S.R. Pliszka, Anxiety Disorders. S. Swearer, C. Wang, J. Givens, B. Berry, D. Reinemann, Mood and Depressive Disorders. B. Corbett, J. Gunther, Autism Spectrum Disorders. Part 3. Disorders with Broader-Spectrum Effects. M.P. Powell, T. Schulte, Turner Syndrome. R.J. Hagerman, Fragile X Syndrome and Fragile-X-Associated Disorders. M.B. Brown, The Mucopolysaccharidoses. P.A.T. Ellison, Noonan Syndrome. J.M. Payne, K.N. North, Neurofibromatosis Type 1. J.T. Smith, D.A. Baker, Sickle Cell Disease. H.C. Hazlett, J. Hammer, S.R. Hooper, R.W. Kamphaus, Down Syndrome. H.C. Hazlett, M.G. De Alba, S.R. Hooper, Klinefelter Syndrome. S.E. Waisbren, Phenylketonuria. R.T. Brown, K.K. McMillan, Rett Syndrome: A Truly Pervasive Developmental Disorder. D.L. Wodrich, L.A. Long, Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome: A Sex-Linked Inborn Error of Metabolism. T.L. Bennett, D.B. Davalos, M. Ho-Turner, B.C. Banz, Seizure Disorders. E.M. Dykens, S.B. Cassidy, M.L. DeVries, Prader-Willi Syndrome. R.P. Saneto, Disorders of Mitochrondrial Metabolism. N.L. Nussbaum, G.B. Christopher, V. Van Horn Kerne, Major Structural Anomalies of the Neocortex. A.G. Argento-Giacoletti, S.A. Warschausky, L. Shank, J.E. Hornyak, Spina Bifida Myelomeningocele. R.T. Brown, Inborn Errors of Metabolism: A Brief Overview.

• ISBN: 978-1-60623-990-2
• Editorial: The Guildford Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 588
• Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés