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Capute & Accardo's Neurodevelopmental Disabilities in Infancy and Childhood, Volume II: The Spectrum of Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: The Spectrum
Contributor(s): Accardo, Pasquale (Editor), Accardo, Jennifer (Contribution by), Acharya, Kruti (Contribution by)
ISBN: 1557667586     ISBN-13: 9781557667588
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
OUR PRICE:   $142.45  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: October 2007
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Annotation: Expanded with coverage of today's most critical topics and written by more than 90 physician experts, these two volumes comprise the third edition of the core text for certification in neurodevelopmental disabilities in pediatrics. In Volume I, students and professionals will get extensive information on the scientific basis of disability, etiologies, assessment, and practice issues. Then, in Volume II, readers will explore more than 2 dozen specific disorders, and the latest assessment and intervention strategies for each. These editions now include
- sections focused on autism, learning disorders, and attention disorders
- 13 new chapters on critical topics such as neuroimaging, Turner syndrome, Rett syndrome, neurochemistry, and molecular genetics
- more contributors from a broader range of disciplines, including epidemiology, radiology, and audiology
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Pediatrics
Dewey: 618.928
LCCN: 2007032278
Physical Information: 1.49" H x 7.18" W x 10.3" (3.08 lbs) 800 pages
 
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Expanded with coverage of today's most critical topics and written by more than 90 physician experts, this is the second of two volumes comprising the third edition of the core text for certification in neurodevelopmental disabilities in pediatrics. The most complete textbook available on this subject, this definitive resource prepares future clinicians to skillfully assess and treat a range of neurodevelopmental disabilities in infants and children.

In Volume II, readers will explore more than two dozen specific disorders, their effects from infancy through adolescence, and the latest assessment and intervention strategies for each. Disabilities covered include

  • autism spectrum disorders
  • cerebral palsy
  • Down syndrome
  • spina bifida
  • fragile X and X-linked intellectual disability
  • learning disabilities
  • Prader-Willi syndrome
  • Williams syndrome
  • Smith-Magenis syndrome
  • neuromuscular dysfunction

A necessary textbook for academic pediatrics and a must-have desk reference for every practicing pediatrician, this authoritative resource will help clinicians ensure the best possible care for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.