An essential pediatrics textbook and professional reference, this cutting-edge volume sheds new light on neurogenetic syndromes using a promising clinical perspective: examining behavioral and psychological phenotypes, with a strong focus on the influence of genetics.Clinicians who work with children of all ages will fully explore:
- behavioral phenotypes of established syndromes, such as Down syndrome, Smith Magenis syndrome, fragile X syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, and Williams syndrome
- the relationship between brain development and cognitive ability as children grow older
- functional behavioral assessment and its critical role in helping resolve behavior challenges
- the distinctive social traits of specific genetically based syndromes
- psychiatric diagnosis in individuals with neurogenetic syndromes
- speech-language therapy for children with social, emotional, and behavioral disorders
- pharmacological management of behavioral disturbance in intellectual disability
- new genetic techniques and technologies that help advance our understanding of neurogenetic syndromes
© 2010
Audience: Professional
Contributors: Accardo, Pasquale J., Shapiro, Bruce K.
ISBN: 159857017X
Language: Eng