Handbook of Neurodevelopmental and Genetic Disorders in Children [Hardcover]

Sam Goldstein (Editor), Cecil R. Reynolds (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1572304480 | ISBN-13: 978-1572304482 | Publication Date: June 2, 1999 | Edition: 1

This important Handbook presents the latest research and practical knowledge about a broad range of disorders with a genetic component that affect children's learning, behavior, and development. The book demonstrates the difference that well-planned interventions and accommodations can make in the health and functioning of children with mild to severe neurodevelopmental impairment. Chapters offer in-depth discussions of specific disorders, including learning disabilities, ADHD, Tourerette syndrome, anxiety disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, and numerous less frequently encountered conditions. Current research on etiologies is reviewed, neurodevelopmental, psychosocial, and medical implications are considered, and practical suggestions are provided for assessment and clinical management.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A landmark publication. This seminal work will become the definitive reference for practitioners who work with children and adults with neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders. It is the first to compile, in a single volume, medical and neuropsychological research, assessment methods, and intervention strategies appropriate for the most commonly encountered of these disorders. Chapters are scholarly, comprehensive, and relevant. Neuropsychologists and developmental psychologists, school psychologists, pediatric neurologists, pediatricians, and special educators, as well as students in these disciplines, will find this impressive volume indispensable as a working textbook and standard reference source." --Robert W. Elliott, PhD, ABCN, ABPN, Manhattan Beach, CA

"Developmental disorders are rapidly disclosing their secrets, and the intertwined nature of behavior and neurobiology is increasingly revealed. Students and practitioners trained in a behavioral perspective, accordingly, need to develop a working understanding of the accompanying neurobiology. This comprehensive and well-referenced book helps readers do just that, offering succinct and clear explanations of essential biological concepts. The volume helps clinical psychologists gain a better grasp of fundamental brain-based processes and master the interdisciplinary discourse in which behavioral interventions are nowadays embedded." --Marcel Kinsbourne, MD, Professor of Psychology, New School University, Research Professor of Cognitive Studies, Tufts University, Medford, MA

About the Author

Sam Goldstein, PhD, Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center, University of Utah

Cecil R. Reynolds, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 518 pages
• Publisher: Guilford Press; 1 edition (June 2, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572304480
• ISBN-13: 978-1572304482
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,085,860 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Review: Handbook of Neurodevelopmental and Genetic Disorders, March 18, 2001

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This review is from: Handbook of Neurodevelopmental and Genetic Disorders in Children (Hardcover)

The Handbook of Neurodevelopmental and Genetic Disorders in Children, edited by Sam Goldstein Ph.D. and Cecil Reynolds Ph.D. is a well written, in depth discussion of the impact of genetics on the neurodevelopment of children.

The book is divided into three parts. The first addresses the role of neuropsychology in the assessment and treatment of children with neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders. The second part concerns five disorders with genetic etiologies that primarily affect learning and behavior: learning disabilities, ADHD, Tourette syndrome, anxiety disorders and autism. The final part deals with 14 less common disorders which have genetic etiologies and physical/medical manifestations, as well as effects on learning and behavior: Turner Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Mucopolysaccharidoses, Noonan Syndrome, Neurofibromatosis, Sickle Cell Disease, Down Syndrome, Klinefelter Syndrome, Phenylketonuria, Rett Syndrome, Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome, Seizure Disorders, Prader-Willi Syndrome and Williams Syndrome. Each of the chapters on specific disorders discusses the current understanding of the genetic etiology of the disorders, behavioral and developmental manifestations, and guides to assessment.

The book will serve the purposes of many people. Those wanting to do research on a disease can find a quick history on the research and the issues which remain outstanding. Those interested in clinical issues can find clear descriptions, diagnostic considerations and treatment recommendations. All will benefit by learning about the genetic bases, incidence and comorbidity of the various diseases.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brief Review, January 26, 2003

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Nicole Marie Waszak (salt lake city, ut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook of Neurodevelopmental and Genetic Disorders in Children (Hardcover)

This book was very useful. It is a simple handbook and the last person's review was very precise. Good handbook for starting research.