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- ABC of Neurodevelopmental Disorders An accessible and up-to-date discussion of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders ABC of Neurodevelopmental Disorders In ABC of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Dr Munib Haroon delivers an insightful and practical introduction to various neurodevelopmental conditions, as well as discussions about their most common comorbid mental health conditions.
- About the Author: Munib Haroon is a Consultant Community Paediatrician, Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.
- 160 Pages
- Medical, Mental Health
- Series Name: ABC
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"Unlike the contributors to this book, the vast majority of healthcare professionals are not in the business of diagnosing and/or managing neurodevelopmental conditions (or 'disorders', to use the official nomenclature). But it is highly likely, given the prevalence of such disorders, that the typical doctor, nurse, therapist or equivalent will be involved in the care of people who are neurodivergent at some point in their career"--Book Synopsis
ABC of Neurodevelopmental DisordersAn accessible and up-to-date discussion of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders
ABC of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
In ABC of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Dr Munib Haroon delivers an insightful and practical introduction to various neurodevelopmental conditions, as well as discussions about their most common comorbid mental health conditions.
The author offers a broad overview of neurodiversity and neurodevelopmental disorders to help you understand how people who are neurodivergent may present in a clinical environment, how they should be assessed, and how they can best be managed. Each chapter provides a list of resources for further reading and for exploring these evolving, important, and fascinating topics in greater detail.
You'll also find:
- A thorough introduction to ADHD, autism, intellectual developmental disorders, tics and Tourette's disorder, developmental co-ordination disorder and specific learning disorder
- An introduction to clinical and non-clinical outcomes for different neurodevelopmental disorders
- Chapters on the assessment of mental health conditions in children, young people and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders
- Discussion about the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders, including a specific chapter on this topic
- A standalone chapter on Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Aimed at doctors and mental health practitioners including community paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, addiction specialists, social workers and trainees in these fields. ABC of Neurodevelopmental Disorders will also benefit healthcare workers who regularly treat neurodivergent people in a variety of settings.
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An accessible and up-to-date discussion of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders
ABC of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
In ABC of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Dr Munib Haroon delivers an insightful and practical introduction to various neurodevelopmental conditions, as well as discussions about their most common comorbid mental health conditions.
The author offers a broad overview of neurodiversity and neurodevelopmental disorders to help you understand how people who are neurodivergent may present in a clinical environment, how they should be assessed, and how they can best be managed. Each chapter provides a list of resources for further reading and for exploring these evolving, important, and fascinating topics in greater detail.
You'll also find:
- A thorough introduction to ADHD, autism, intellectual developmental disorders, tics and Tourette's disorder, developmental co-ordination disorder and specific learning disorder
- An introduction to clinical and non-clinical outcomes for different neurodevelopmental disorders
- Chapters on the assessment of mental health conditions in children, young people and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders
- Discussion about the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders, including a specific chapter on this topic
- A standalone chapter on Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Aimed at doctors and mental health practitioners including community paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, addiction specialists, social workers and trainees in these fields. ABC of Neurodevelopmental Disorders will also benefit healthcare workers who regularly treat neurodivergent people in a variety of settings.
About the Author
Munib Haroon is a Consultant Community Paediatrician, Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.