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Record Nr.

UNINA9910480312303321

Titolo

Psychiatric disorders [[electronic resource] ] : current topics and interventions for educators / / [editors] Paul C. McCabe, Steven R. Shaw

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Thousand Oaks, Calif., : Corwin, 2010

ISBN

1-4522-7514-9

1-4522-9883-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (185 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

McCabePaul C

ShawSteven R

Disciplina

371.7/13

371.713

Soggetti

Educational psychology

School health services

Child mental health services

Behavior disorders in children

Children - Diseases - Treatment

Pediatrics

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Preface; About the Editors; About the Contributors; Section 1: Neuropsychiatric Conditions Affecting Children; 1 - Developments in Neuropsychiatric Treatment; 2 - Neurochemical Bases of Tourette Syndrome and Implications for Educators; 3 - Diagnosis and Treatmentof Pediatric Bipolar Disorder; 4 - Parental Control and Separation Anxiety Disorder; 5 - Mood Disorders and Creativity; Section II: Psychopharmacology; 6 - Atypical Antipsychotic Use in Childrenand Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders

7 - Tardive Dyskinesia With Typical and Atypical Antipsychotic Medications in Children and Adolescents8 - Recent Advances in the Medical Management of Children With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder; 9 - Polypharmacy Prescription Practices in School-Aged Populations; 10 - Educational Implications of Commonly Used Pediatric Medications; Section III: Dietary Control and Supplement Use; 11 -



Dietary Modification in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders; 12 - The Prevention of and Interventions for Eating Disorders; 13 - Steroids in Adolescents; Glossary; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This concise and well-researched investigation into psychiatric health issues provides credibility and verifiability of data and establishes a foundation of confidence for any educator who must make policy, differentiate instruction, provide educational accommodations, offer special education services, and much more.