Kids in the syndrome mix of ADHD, LD, autism spectrum, Tourette's, anxiety and more! : the one-stop guide for parents, teachers and other professionals

Kids in the syndrome mix of ADHD, LD, autism spectrum, Tourette's, anxiety and more! The one-stop guide for parents, teachers and other professionals

Martin L. Kutscher

Book - 2014

The completely updated and expanded new edition of this well-established text incorporates DSM-5 changes as well as other new developments. The all-in-one guide covers the whole range of often co-existing neuro-behavioral disorders in children - from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety, to autism spectrum disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities, Tourette's, sensory integration problems, and executive dysfunction. A completely revised chapter on the autism spectrum by Tony Attwood explains not only new understanding in the field, but the new diagnostic criteria, and the anticipated usage of the term 'Asperger's Syndrome'. Dr. Kutscher provides accessible informati...on on causes, symptoms, interactions with other conditions, and treatments. He presents effective behavioral strategies for responding to children who display traits of these disorders - whether at home, at school, or in other settings - along with case vignettes and practical tips. Finally, a chapter on the role of medications summarizes current knowledge. The author's sympathetic yet upbeat approach and skillful explanations of the inner world of children in the syndrome mix make this an invaluable companion for parents, teachers, professionals, and anyone else who needs fast and to-the-point advice on children with special needs. Show more Show less.

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Subjects
Behavior disorders in children.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Learning disabled children.
Tourette syndrome in children.
Manic-depressive illness in children.
Child psychopathology.
Asperger's syndrome.
Autism in children.
Published
London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2014.
©2014
Language
English
Main Author
Martin L. Kutscher (-)
Other Authors
Tony Attwood (-), Robert R. Wolff
Edition
2nd edition
Physical Description
318 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781849059671
  • Read this chapter! general principles of diagnosis
  • Read this chapter! general principles of treatment
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • Specific learning disorders (LDs)
  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): an overview
  • Autism spectrum disorder, level 1 (Asperger's syndrome) and its treatment
  • Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders
  • Sensory integration dysfunction (SID or SPD)
  • Tics and Tourette's
  • Depression
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and intermittent explosive disorder
  • Central auditory processing disorders (CAPDs)
  • Medications.
Review by Library Journal Review

In this updated edition, Kutscher (pediatrics, neurology, New York Medical Coll.; Organizing the Disorganized Child), with contributions from Tony Attwood (psychology, Griffith Univ., Queensland, Australia; Asperger's Syndrome) and Robert R. Wolff (pediatrics, neurology, New York Medical Coll.), has provided a thorough guide for parents, teachers, and professionals working with children affected by one or more neurobehaviorial disorders in the mix discussed. Incorporating DSM-5 changes and other new developments, Kutscher's first two chapters focus on general principles of diagnosis and treatment. The author concentrates on the role that parents, teachers, and professionals play, first in recognizing the signs and then in appropriately identifying and treating the syndromes, specifically by being aware of the occurrence of more than one syndrome presenting. While understanding the frustration that parents and teachers often feel when living and working with these children, Kutscher also creates an awareness and empathy for the difficulty children face when dealing with their own symptoms. Chapters about each of the specific syndromes, symptoms, causes, treatments, and how they may appear together follow. VERDICT Awareness of these syndromes and how they interact and affect one another is invaluable to parents, teachers, and physicians. This new edition is important for libraries with developmental disability sections and parenting collections.-Lisa Jordan, Johnson Cty. Lib., Gardner, KS (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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