# Capute & Accardo's Neurodevelopmental Disabilities in Infancy and Childhood, Third Edition: Volume I: Neurodevelopmental Diagnosis and Treatment

## Neurodevelopmental Diagnosis and Treatment

**Pasquale J. Accardo, M.D.**

The first of two volumes comprising the third edition of the core text for certification in neurodevelopmental disabilities in pediatrics, this definitive resource prepares future clinicians to skillfully assess and treat a range of neurodevelopmental disabilities in infants and children.

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| STOCK NUMBER | ISBN |
| 67564 | 978-1-55766-756-4 |
| COPYRIGHT | PAGES |
| 2007 | 704 |

Expanded with coverage of today's most critical topics and written by more than 90 physician experts, this is the first of two volumes comprising the third edition of the core text for certification in neurodevelopmental disabilities in pediatrics. The most complete textbook available on this subject, this definitive resource prepares future clinicians to skillfully assess and treat a range of neurodevelopmental disabilities in infants and children.

In Volume I, students and professionals will get extensive information on critical topics such as

- brain development
- the epidemiology of developmental disabilities
- genetics
- prematurity
- fetal alcohol syndrome
- neonatal neurodevelopmental assessment and screening
- family functioning
- early intervention and its efficacy
- behavior management
- psychopharmacology
- ethical issues
- legislative directives and trends
- and more

A necessary textbook for academic pediatrics and a must-have desk reference for every practicing pediatrician, this authoritative resource will help clinicians ensure the best possible care for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

## Reviews

: ADVANCE for Physical Therapists & PT Assistants - October 6, 2008

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Vol. 1 has brought together a myriad of professionals to author this comprehensive text.

The first volume is useful for its comprehensive foundational facts regarding normal neurodevelopment, assessment tools and the diagnoses encountered.

T. Berry Brazelton, Professor of Pediatrics, Emeritus Harvard Medical School, Children's Hospital Boston, Founder, Brazelton Touchpoints Center - July 23, 2007

"All physicians who work with children should have this as a reference . . . covers our present knowledge of neurodevelopmental disabilities and is a firm base for the rapidly developing field."

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