Psychiatric Disorders : Current Topics and Interventions for Educators

Based On The Most Recent And Reliable Scientific Research, This Text Will Give Any Educator Involved With Child Psychiatric Disorders The Confidence And Knowledge They Need To Go About Their Work. 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 Adolescents -- 8 - 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.