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Product Identifiers

PublisherRoutledge, Chapman & Hall, Incorporated

ISBN-101032933119

ISBN-139781032933115

eBay Product ID (ePID)20072736806

Product Key Features

Number of Pages288 Pages

Publication NameAssessing and Diagnosing Young Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders : A Dsm-5-Tr Compliant Guide

LanguageEnglish

SubjectPediatrics, Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental / Child, Clinical Psychology

Publication Year2025

TypeTextbook

AuthorNeil Nicoll

Subject AreaPsychology, Medical

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Length9.7 in

Item Width6.9 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2024-050407

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal618.928

SynopsisThis practical handbook assesses global developmental delay and other neurodevelopmental disorders in young children. The new edition incorporates the transition from DSM 5 to DSM-5-TR and has an increased emphasis on cross-cultural and ethnic diversity aspects of assessing and diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders in young children., Now in its second edition, this practical handbook assesses global developmental delay and other neurodevelopmental disorders in young children. Explaining diagnostic, support, and treatment services available for children and their families, this volume clarifies psychological and medical terminology, and global legislative and societal factors relating to assessment. Fully updated, this new edition incorporates the transition from DSM 5 to DSM-5-TR and has an increased emphasis on cross-cultural and ethnic diversity aspects of assessing and diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders in young children. Designed as a comprehensive compendium for student and practicing psychologists, it offers an introduction to historical perspectives around child development and developmental disorders, and how these have affected our understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders. It explains professional and ethical considerations surrounding the clinical practice of developmental assessments and focuses on the crucial importance of understanding and supporting the parental experience of assessment and diagnosis. Key topics covered include definitions and descriptions of genetic and chromosomal disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders; eligibility criteria for support and assistance; the Griffiths Scales, Bayley Scales, and other notable assessments for young children; autism spectrum disorder; the process of assessment and diagnosis, diagnostic tools, and report writing. Including a chapter of illustrative case studies of children with developmental disorders, this book is essential reading for educational, clinical, and developmental psychologists working with children and their families, as well as post-graduate students training in the field., Now in its second edition, this practical handbook assesses global developmental delay and other neurodevelopmental disorders in young children. Explaining diagnostic, support, and treatment services available for children and their families, this volume clarifies psychological and medical terminology, and global legislative and societal factors relating to assessment. Fully updated, this new edition incorporates the transition from DSM-5 to DSM-5-TR and has an increased emphasis on cross-cultural and ethnic diversity aspects of assessing and diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders in young children. Designed as a comprehensive compendium for student and practicing psychologists, it offers an introduction to historical perspectives around child development and developmental disorders, and how these have affected our understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders. It explains professional and ethical considerations surrounding the clinical practice of developmental assessments and focuses on the crucial importance of understanding and supporting the parental experience of assessment and diagnosis. Key topics covered include definitions and descriptions of genetic and chromosomal disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders; eligibility criteria for support and assistance; the Griffiths Scales, Bayley Scales, and other notable assessments for young children; autism spectrum disorder; the process of assessment and diagnosis, diagnostic tools, and report writing. Including a chapter of illustrative case studies of children with developmental disorders, this book is essential reading for educational, clinical, and developmental psychologists working with children and their families, as well as postgraduate students training in the field.

LC Classification NumberRJ486