Pharmacotherapy in Neurobehavioral Paediatrics

Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-981-957243-4
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 98 Seiten, Format (B × H): 127 mm x 203 mm, Gewicht: 130 g

This book is a concise, practice-based guide for clinicians navigating psychopharmacological treatment in children and adolescents with behavioural and neurodevelopmental challenges. Drawing on years of clinical experience across Australian public and private practice, the author bridges the gap between rigid guidelines and the nuanced realities of everyday paediatric care.

The chapters cover topics such as the use of SSRIs, stimulants, alpha-2 agonists, atypical antipsychotics, and other psychotropics, providing practical insights, common pitfalls, and strategies for real-world prescribing. Readers will find clear frameworks like the Rule of 3, detoxing strategies, and Plan B/C options to manage polypharmacy and treatment resistance. This book emphasizes shared decision-making, monitoring, pharmacogenetics, and holistic supports that protect long-term wellbeing. Unique in its pragmatic, story-informed approach, this volume is not a guideline but a companion—offering clinicians the kind of applied knowledge that can only be gained from years of frontline practice.

is designed for early-career paediatricians, advanced trainees in general or developmental paediatrics, and general practitioners. Educated parents of children on medications for neurodivergent diagnoses, as well as allied health practitioners, will also find it valuable. It fills a major training gap in Australian paediatrics by providing practical, experience-based guidance on psychopharmacotherapy for neurobehavioural challenges. With clear frameworks, real-world case insights, and a strength-based approach, this text equips trainees with the confidence, safety principles, and clinical nuance needed to prescribe responsibly and support children’s long-term wellbeing.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Carle, Krishna Jadav

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Neurowissenschaften, Kognitionswissenschaft
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Pharmakologie, Toxikologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Pädiatrie, Neonatologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Practice Principles in Psychopharmacotherapy.- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).- Stimulants in ADHD and AuDHD.- Selective Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors (sNRI).- Anti-Epileptic Medications in Behavioural Regulation.- Miscellaneous Medications.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Krishna Jadav Carle MBBS, MD, FRACP, MPH

Dr. Krishna Carle is a dynamic paediatrician and Director of ACCESS Paediatric Clinic in South Australia, with a career spanning India and Australia. A gold medalist and the youngest paediatrician in her native India at 25, she went on to earn her FRACP in General Paediatrics and a Master of Public Health from Monash University. Recognized as during her advanced training, she has built a reputation for excellence in child health.

Her expertise lies in developmental paediatrics, with a focus on supporting neurodivergent children and young people. Dr. Krishna brings a holistic perspective, integrating psychosocial, cultural, nutritional, and environmental factors into care.

As an author and speaker, she champions neurodiversity, challenges stigma, and advocates for equity in healthcare and education. She is dedicated to empowering families, communities, and professionals through clinical care, public education, and models that celebrate every child’s unique journey.