1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910797860403321

Autore

Lashley Felissa R. <1941-, >

Titolo

Lashley's essentials of clinical genetics in nursing practice / / Christine E. Kasper, Tonya A. Schneidereith, Felissa R. Lashley, editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

0-8261-2913-7

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (531 p.)

Disciplina

616/.042

Soggetti

Medical genetics

Nursing

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 at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Editor's Note; Preface; Reference; Share Lashley's Essentials of Clinicals Genetics in Nursing Practice: Second Edition; Part I: The Basics; Chapter 1: Genomics in Health Care; Human Genome Project; Increasing Genetic Literacy; Nursing Roles in a Genomic Era; Summary; Key Points; References; Bibliography; Chapter 2: Basic Concepts in Molecular Biology; Chromosomes; Cell Division; Chromosomes and Inheritance; Genes and DNA; Gene Expression; The Genetic Code; Gene Action and Expression; Mutations

Molecular Techniques and Tools for Detection and Diagnosis of Genetic DiseasesKey Points; References; Bibliography; Chapter 3: Human Diversity and Variation; We are Not All Genetically Identical; Genetic Individuality; Variations and Polymorphisms in Proteins; Variations and Polymorphisms in DNA; Maintenance of Variation and Polymorphism in Populations; Other Examples of Human Genetic Variation; Key Points; References; Bibliography; Chapter 4: Inheritance Patterns in Human Phenotypes and Types of Genetic Disorders; Inheritance Patterns of Human Phenotypes; Nontraditional Inheritance

Single Gene Inherited Biochemical DisordersChromosomal Abnormalities; Factors in Numerical Chromosome Errors; Multifactorial Disorders; Environmental Disorders; Factors Affecting the Expression of



the Phenotype; Summary; Questions for Discussion; References; Bibliography; Chapter 5: Prevention, Genetic Testing, and Treatment of Genetic Disease; Prevention; Genetic and Genomic Testing; Therapeutic Strategies Employed in Genetic Disorders; Key Points; References; Bibliography; Part II: The Integration of Genetics Into Nursing Curricula; Chapter 6: The Application of Genomics to Pharmacology

Common Gene Mutations and Variations Affecting Drug MetabolismLess Common Single Gene Disorders with Pharmacogenetic Implications; Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues Related to Pharmacogenomics; Summary; Key Points and Questions for Discussion; Bibliography; Resources; Chapter 7: Assessing Patients With a Genetic "Eye": Family History and Physical Assessment; Family History; Pedigrees; Developmental and Physical Assessment; Suspecting a Genetic Component and Referral to a Geneticist; Key Points; Reference; Bibliography; Chapter 8: Maternal-Child Nursing: Obstetrics

Preconception or Prepregnancy CounselingPregnancy; The Vulnerable Fetus and Teratogenesis; Prenatal Detection and Diagnosis; Assisted Reproductive Techniques; Screening Gamete Donors; Newborn Screening; Conclusions; Social and Ethical Issues Associated with Screening; The Future; Key Points; Bibliography; Chapter 9: Maternal-Child Nursing: Pediatrics; Birth Defects; Chromosome Disorders; Inborn Errors of Metabolism; Selected Genetic Disorders Commonly Seen in Childhood; Hemoglobin and Its Inherited Variants; Key Points; Bibliography

Chapter 10: Adult Health and Illness and Medical-Surgical Nursing



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910959019703321

Autore

Jackson Jacqui

Titolo

Multicoloured mayhem : parenting the many shades of adolescents and children with autism, Asperger syndrome, and AD/HD / / Jacqui Jackson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York ; ; London, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2004

ISBN

9786611325558

9781281325556

1281325554

9781417500796

1417500794

9781846424281

1846424283

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (258 p.)

Disciplina

649/.154

Soggetti

Asperger's syndrome - Patients - Family relationships

Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder - Care

Autistic children - Care

Autistic children - Family relationships

Developmentally disabled children - Care

Parenting

Parents of autistic children

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.

Nota di contenuto

Multicoloured Mayhem: Parenting the many shades of adolescents and children with autism, Asperger Syndrome and A; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Meet the Jacksons; 3. An Autism Cocktail; An extra splash of colour; Causes of autism; The autism detective; The overlap between AD/HD and autism; A colourful tapestry; 4. Autism; A bit more about Ben; A diagnosis of autism; School; Routine and change; Therapies and interventions; 5. Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD); ...and now a bit more about Joe!; Does my child have AD/HD?; Parenting an AD/HD child; School



and AD/HD

Interventions6. Asperger Syndrome; Asperger Syndrome - a 'mild' form of autism; Awaiting a diagnosis; Asperger Syndrome in the family; Running an 'emulator'; Asperger Syndrome in adolescence; Different is cool; 7. Family Fun; An unseen guest; ...and a few more visitors!; Treasured memories; Large families; Food for thought; 8. Sibling Situations; Sibling rivalry; Siblings of children with autism and AS; Siblings of children with AD/HD; Language difficulties and siblings; On the positive side; 9. Adolescence; Teenage transformations; Avoiding conflict; Setting boundaries

Sex, drugs and rock and roll10. Holidays: Coping with Change; Disney World diaries; A change is as good as a rest!; Travel tips; Disney advice; 11. Put Safety First; Autism nightmares; A tribute to Emma-Jane; AD/HD hazards; Anxieties of Asperger Syndrome; Dangers of dyspraxia; Safety suggestions; 12. The Parents' Survival Guide; A time for everything; Count your blessings; Maintaining your own identity; Sleeping sickness; Survival skills; 13. A Conclusion to the Chaos; Appendix: Diagnostic Criteria; DSM-IV 315.4 - Diagnostic criteria for Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia)

DSM-IV 299.00 - Diagnostic criteria for Autistic DisorderDSM-IV and DSM-IV TR 315.00 - Diagnostic criteria for Reading Disorder (Dyslexia); DSM-IV 299.80 - Diagnostic criteria for Asperger's Disorder; Gillberg's criteria for Asperger's Disorder; DSM-IV 314.00 - Diagnostic criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder; Useful Websites; Recommended Reading; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Jacqui Jackson has seven children. Luke has Asperger Syndrome, Joe has ADHD, and Ben has autism. Full of anecdotes and lively thinking, the book explains vividly what it is like to parent young people with such a range of conditions, and provides a wealth of helpful and creative advice for other parents and carers.