Tourette's Syndrome - Tics, Obsessions, Compulsions
Developmental Psychopathology and Clinical Care
1. Edition November 1998
XVI, 584 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Short Description
Once thought to be rare, Tourette's Syndrome is now seen as a relatively common childhood disorder either in its complete or partial incarnations. Drawing on the work of contributors hailing from the prestigeous Yale University Child Psychiatry Department, this edited volume explores the disorder from many persepctives, mapping out the diagnosis, genetics, phenomenology, natural history, and treatment of Tourette's Syndrome.
ISBN:
978-0-471-16037-3
John Wiley & Sons
INDIVIDUALS, SYMPTOMS, AND DIAGNOSES.
Tics and Tic Disorders (J. Leckman, et al.).
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression (R. King, et al.).
Phenomenology and Natural History of Tic-Related ADHD and Learning Disabilities (J. Walkup, et al.).
Neuropsychological Findings (R. Schultz, et al.).
Peer Acceptance and Adaptive Functioning (E. Dykens, et al.).
Differential Diagnosis (K. Towbin, et al.).
Beyond the Diagnosis-Darwinian Perspectives on Pathways to Successful Adaptation (J. Leckman & D. Cohen).
CAUSES AND DETERMINANTS.
Evolving Models of Pathogenesis (J. Leckman & D. Cohen).
Epidemiological Studies (A. Zohar, et al.).
Genetic Vulnerability (D. Pauls, et al.).
Environmental Risk and Protective Factors (B. Peterson, et al.).
Neuroanatomical Circuitry (B. Peterson, et al.).
Neurochemical and Neuropeptide Systems (G. Anderson, et al.).
PARTNERSHIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST OF TOURETTE'S.
Yale Approach to Assessment and Treatment (J. Leckman, et al.).
Selection and Use of Diagnostic and Clinical Rating Instruments (L. Scahill, et al.).
Comprehensive Psychological and Educational Assessments (A. Carter, et al.).
Psychosocial and Behavioral Treatments (R. King, et al.).
Recommendations for Teachers (A. Carter, et al.).
Pharmacological and Other Somatic Approaches to Treatment (L. Carpenter, et al.).
Role of Voluntary Organizations in Clinical Care, Research, and Public Policy (K. Taubert).
Appendices.
References.
Indexes.
Tics and Tic Disorders (J. Leckman, et al.).
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression (R. King, et al.).
Phenomenology and Natural History of Tic-Related ADHD and Learning Disabilities (J. Walkup, et al.).
Neuropsychological Findings (R. Schultz, et al.).
Peer Acceptance and Adaptive Functioning (E. Dykens, et al.).
Differential Diagnosis (K. Towbin, et al.).
Beyond the Diagnosis-Darwinian Perspectives on Pathways to Successful Adaptation (J. Leckman & D. Cohen).
CAUSES AND DETERMINANTS.
Evolving Models of Pathogenesis (J. Leckman & D. Cohen).
Epidemiological Studies (A. Zohar, et al.).
Genetic Vulnerability (D. Pauls, et al.).
Environmental Risk and Protective Factors (B. Peterson, et al.).
Neuroanatomical Circuitry (B. Peterson, et al.).
Neurochemical and Neuropeptide Systems (G. Anderson, et al.).
PARTNERSHIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST OF TOURETTE'S.
Yale Approach to Assessment and Treatment (J. Leckman, et al.).
Selection and Use of Diagnostic and Clinical Rating Instruments (L. Scahill, et al.).
Comprehensive Psychological and Educational Assessments (A. Carter, et al.).
Psychosocial and Behavioral Treatments (R. King, et al.).
Recommendations for Teachers (A. Carter, et al.).
Pharmacological and Other Somatic Approaches to Treatment (L. Carpenter, et al.).
Role of Voluntary Organizations in Clinical Care, Research, and Public Policy (K. Taubert).
Appendices.
References.
Indexes.
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