Buch, Englisch, 624 Seiten, Format (B × H): 165 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 1033 g
Buch, Englisch, 624 Seiten, Format (B × H): 165 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 1033 g
ISBN: 978-0-19-509849-5
Verlag: Oxford University Press
This comprehensive textbook is made up of two volumes, the first of which provides fundamental background information needed for understanding the neurodevelopmental disorders, while the second provides a comprehensive review of their assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Divided into nine parts, these books provide a synthesis of recent developments on basic neurobiology, cognitive neuroscience, child development, and developmental psychopathology. The purpose of the book is to assist the professional working with developmental disorders to facilitate the mental growth and social adaptation of affected children and adolescents.
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Weitere Infos & Material
- Part I: Methods of Assessment and Investigation
- 1.: Assessment, Interview, and Behaviour Rating Scales
- 2.: Genetic History
- 3.: Neuropsychological Testing: Assessing the Mechanisms of Cognition and Complex Behavioral Functioning
- 4.: Evaluation of Brain Structure and Functions
- Part II: Developmental Disorders
- 5.: Mental Retardation
- 6.: Cerebral Palsy
- 7.: Learning Disorders
- 8.: Traumatic Brain Injury
- 9.: Pervasive Developmental Disorders
- Part III: Behavioral Phenotypes
- 10.: Cytogenetic and Other Genetic Disorders Associated with Behavioral Phenotypes
- 11.: Genetic Metabolic Disorders Associated with Behavioral Phenotypes
- 12.: Behavioral Toxicity/Gestational Substance Abuse
- Part IV: Developmental Psychopathology
- 13.: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- 14.: Schizophrenia: A Neurodevelopmental Disorder
- 15.: Tourette's Disorder
- 16.: Sleep Disorders
- 17.: Destructive Behavior: Aggression and Self Injury
- Part V: Treatment in Developmental Neuropsychiatry
- 18.: Psychotherapy in Developmental Disorders
- 19.: Behavior Therapy
- 20.: Psychopharmacological Interventions
- 21.: Counseling and Treatment of Genetic Diseases
- Part VI: Legal Aspects
- 22.: Public Law and the Rights of the Disabled
- Credits
- Index
