ABC of Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide

By Dr. Munib Haroon, ABC of Neurodevelopmental Disorders offers an accessible and up-to-date discussion of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, including their comorbid mental health conditions. This insightful guide provides a broad overview of neurodiversity and neurodevelopmental disorders, helping readers understand how people who are neurodivergent may present in a clinical environment, how they should be assessed, and how they can best be managed.

Overview of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The book covers a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, including:

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Autism
• Intellectual Developmental Disorders
• Tics and Tourette’s Disorder
• Developmental Co-ordination Disorder
• Specific Learning Disorder

Assessment and Management of Mental Health Conditions

Dr. Haroon also provides an introduction to the assessment of mental health conditions in children, young people, and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders. This section aims to help healthcare professionals understand the unique challenges and considerations involved in assessing and managing mental health in neurodivergent individuals.

Genetic Basis of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

A dedicated chapter explores the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders, offering insights into the complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors in the development of these conditions.

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

A standalone chapter is devoted to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, providing healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of this often underrecognized condition and its implications for neurodevelopmental health.

Target Audience

ABC of Neurodevelopmental Disorders is aimed at doctors and mental health practitioners, including community paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, addiction specialists, social workers, and trainees in these fields. The book will also benefit healthcare workers who regularly treat neurodivergent people in a variety of settings.

Publication Details

Published by Wiley-Blackwell, the first edition of ABC of Neurodevelopmental Disorders was released on 21st March 2024. The book is available in English and consists of 160 pages. The ISBN-10 is 1119900174, and the ISBN-13 is 978-1119900177.