Developmental Neuropsychiatry: Volume 2: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Disorders

James Harris's two volume work offers a comprehensive approach to developmental neuropsychiatry. Grounded in neuroscience but enriched by clinical realities, this text provides a review of the developmental neuropsychiatric disorders. Throughout the text DSM-IV diagnostic criteria are provided. James Harris's two volume work on developmental neuropsychiatry sets the agenda for this emerging clinical specialty. Written by an individual with the developmental expertise of a pediatrician, the behavioral sophistication of an adult and child psychiatrist, and a deep appreciation of neuroscience, these two books offer an integrated yet comprehensive approach to developmental neuropsychiatry. Grounded in neuroscience but enriched by clinical realities, Volume II provides a comprehensive review of the developmental neuropsychiatric disorders. Throughout the text current DSM-IV diagnostic criteria are provided. Part I outlines the diagnostic process and the genetic history, provides details on the conduct of neuropsychological testing, and offers a detailed review of brain imaging techniques, moving from CT and MRI scanning to the most recent developments in functional MRI and PET scanning. Part II discusses mental retardation, cerebral palsy, the learning disorders, the pervasive developmental disorders, and traumatic brain injury. Part III describes behavioral phenotypes in cytogenetic and other genetic disorders, genetic metabolic disorders, and disorders that result from gestational substance abuse. Part IV is devoted to developmental psychopathology and includes Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's disorder, sleep disorders, and the syndromes of aggression and self-injury primarily occurring in mentally retarded persons. Part V covers treatment and includes detailed descriptions of psychotherapy, behavior therapy, pharmacological interventions, genetic counseling, and gene therapy. Finally, Part VI deals with legal and ethical issues as they pertain to developmentally disabled persons.

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.