Developmental neuropsychiatry: Volume 2: Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of developmental 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. Introduction: historical landmarks in developmental neuropsychiatry. Part I Methods of Assessment and Investigation: assessment, interview, and behavior rating scales; genetic history; neuropsychological testing - assessing the mechanism of cognition and complex behavioral functioning; evaluation of brain structure and function. Part II Developmental Disorders: mental retardation; cerebral palsy; learning disorders; traumatic brain injury; pervasive developmental disorders. Part III Behavioral Phenotypes: cytogenetic and other genetic disorders associated with behavioral phenotypes; genetic metabolic disorders associated with behavioral phenotypes; behavioral toxicity/gestational substance abuse. Part IV Developmental Psychopathology: attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder; schizophrenia - a neurodevelopmental disorder, tourette's disorder, sleep disorders; destructive behavior - aggression and self- injury. Part V Treatment in Developmental Neuropsychiatry: psychotherapy