基本説明
Includes extensive symptom index for pinpointing diagnoses.
Full Description
The Childhood Disorders Diagnostic Desk Reference provides detailed information on the identification, prevalence, treatment, and ramifications of hundreds of childhood disorders. Written in nonmedical terms, this go-to reference presents in a single source the critical information you need to refer an affected child to a qualified physician or other specialist, hold a conference with the child's caregivers, and appropriately tailor an educational experience to fit the child's abilities. Spanning the pediatric medical, psychiatric, and educational fields, the range of disorders and diseases covered includes rare disorders coupled with hard-to-find information regarding more frequently encountered childhood disorders. Each of the nearly 700 entries provides:
A definition of the disorder
Special education concerns
Incidence and prevalence rates
Prognosis and future research
Characteristics of the disorder
References
Treatment methods
Complete with both an extensive symptom index and resources for further investigation, Childhood Disorders Diagnostic Desk Reference is the ideal volume for administrators, educators, social workers, and mental health professionals working in schools.
Contents
Part I: Introduction and Overview Chapter 1: Introduction to Childhood Disorders: Definitions, Classification Systems, and Diagnostic Approaches
Chapter 2: Developmental Considerations in Childhood Disorders
Chapter 3: Ethical and Legal Issues in Childhood Diagnosis
Part II: Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Chapter 4: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 5: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Chapter 6: Intellectual Disability
Chapter 7: Specific Learning Disorder (Reading, Math, Writing)
Chapter 8: Motor Skills Disorders (Developmental Coordination Disorder, Dyspraxia)
Chapter 9: Communication Disorders (Language Disorder, Speech Sound Disorder)
Part III: Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Chapter 10: Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder)
Chapter 11: Mood Disorders (Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder)
Chapter 12: Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Chapter 13: Conduct Disorder
Chapter 14: Trauma-Related Disorders (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder)
Part IV: Feeding and Eating Disorders
Chapter 15: Feeding Disorders (Pica, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
Chapter 16: Anorexia Nervosa
Chapter 17: Bulimia Nervosa
Part V: Somatic and Other Disorders
Chapter 18: Tic Disorders (Tourette Syndrome, Chronic Motor Tic Disorder)
Chapter 19: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Chapter 20: Elimination Disorders (Enuresis, Encopresis)
Chapter 21: Sleep Disorders (Sleep-Wake Disorders, Insomnia)
Part VI: Medical and Genetic Conditions Impacting Behavior
Chapter 22: Neurogenetic Disorders (Fragile X Syndrome, Down Syndrome)
Chapter 23: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 24: Traumatic Brain Injury
Appendices
