Alphabet kids - from ADD to Zellweger syndrome; a guide to developmental, neurobiological and psychological disorders for parents and professionals.

9781843108801

Alphabet kids - from ADD to Zellweger syndrome; a guide to developmental, neurobiological and psychological disorders for parents and professionals.

Woliver, Robbie.

Jessica Kingsley Pub.

2009

478 pages

$26.95

Hardcover

RJ506

This alphabetical guide to 70 developmental, neurobiological and psychological disorders for children features clear and practical advice, overviews and diagnostic criteria that will benefit both parents and health care professionals. Woliver, a noted writer and newspaper editor, provides examples of such conditions as ADHD, Asperger syndrome and Rett's syndrome while informing readers of the history, causes, symptoms, treatment and prognosis. The author avoids technical jargon, enhancing each entry with useful and interesting information on each disorder (such as the fact that Einstein, Darwin and Thomas Jefferson may have suffered from Aspergers). Additional resources are provided for these disorders as well.

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