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Kids in the Syndrome Mix is a concise, scientifically up-to-date, all-in-one guide to the whole range of often co-existing neuro-behavioral disorders in children--from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder, to autistic spectrum disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities, sensory integration problems, and executive dysfunction.
Dr. Kutscher provides accessible information on causes, symptoms, interactions with other conditions, and treatments. He presents effective behavioral strategies for responding to children who display traits of these disorders--whether at home, at school, or in other settings--along with case vignettes and practical tips.
The author's sympathetic yet upbeat approach and skillful explanations of the inner world of children in the syndrome mix make this an invaluable companion for parents, teachers, professionals, and anyone else who needs fast and to-the-point advice on children with special needs.
Author Notes
Martin L. Kutscher currently Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at the New York Medical College
Tony Attwood is a practicing clinical psychologist specializing in the field of Asperger's syndrome
Robert R. Wolff is member of the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology at the New York Medical College and has extensive experience with childhood neuro-behavior problems
Reviews (2)
Kirkus Review
A heart-gladdening investigation into the world of adolescents caught in the syndrome mix, and how to identify symptoms, understand the causes and embark on treatments for each condition. Kutscher, a pediatric neurologist at the New York Medical College, has written an exemplary introductory guide through the baffling worlds of ADHD, learning disability, the autistic spectrum, sensory integration dysfunction, anxiety/obsessive compulsive disorder, Tourette's, depression, bipolar, oppositional defiant disorder and central auditory processing disorder. Why all these under one cover? Because so often kids come with multiple issues, which impinge upon and amplify one another. After Kutscher finishes explaining what is known about the causes of the disorders, he unveils concrete strategies and high-yield recommendations on how to proceed. Like a good doctor, his first piece of advice is to do no harm: You are the lifeline for your child or charge, so you must be positive and calm, and you must not nag, lecture, argue or offer untimely advice. You must pursue a course conducive to the circumstances. And Kutscher offers a spectrum of approaches that are practical and executable. He also tackles the available pharmacopoeia, and he has plenty of suggested resources for further reading. A sparkling, granite-strong steppingstone from which to launch further investigations into the conditions Kutscher covers, though, given its myriad hands-on recommendations, this guide may be an end in itself. Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Library Journal Review
For 18 years, Kutscher (pediatrics & neurology, New York Medical Coll.) has been diagnosing often coexisting neuropsychiatric disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autisic spectrum disorders, learning difficulties, and bipolar disorder. His accessible and comprehensive guide covers the general principles of diagnosis and treatment of those disorders in children; individual chapters on each condition elucidate causes, symptoms, interactions between conditions, and treatments. Parents and professionals alike will find the behavioral strategies, case vignettes, and practical tips particularly helpful. Those interested more in curricular modifications, useful equipment, and resources for children with similar needs should read Polly Edmonds's Understanding Sensory Dysfunction. As the first book to cover such a wide range of disorders for lay readers, this is highly recommended for public libraries with special-needs parenting sections.-Walter J. Cegelka, St. Thomas Univ., Miami (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 11 |
| Why this book? | p. 11 |
| Who is this book for? | p. 12 |
| How to use this book | p. 13 |
| 1 Read this Chapter! General Principles of Diagnosis | p. 15 |
| The "syndrome mix" | p. 15 |
| First signs | p. 17 |
| Formal evaluation | p. 20 |
| Summary | p. 22 |
| 2 Read this Chapter! General Principles of Treatment | p. 23 |
| Adjusting your own mindset | p. 23 |
| Understanding the child's mindset | p. 27 |
| How to change the child's behavior | p. 29 |
| Quick quiz on angry behavior | p. 39 |
| 3 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | p. 41 |
| Defining ADHD | p. 41 |
| Real-life symptoms of ADHD and executive dysfunction | p. 45 |
| Neurological basis of ADHD | p. 50 |
| Treatment of ADHD and disorganization | p. 51 |
| "Will it all be okay?" | p. 59 |
| 4 Learning Disabilities and Differences | p. 61 |
| Learning about learning disabilities | p. 61 |
| Supporting the child with learning disabilities and differences | p. 66 |
| Specific learning disabilities | p. 69 |
| 5 Autistic Spectrum Disorders: An Overview | p. 85 |
| Skills involved in communication | p. 86 |
| Categories of communication disorders: sorting them out | p. 91 |
| 6 Asperger's Syndrome and Its Treatment | p. 105 |
| Adjustment to being different | p. 105 |
| Making friends: motivation and encouragement | p. 109 |
| Managing emotions | p. 117 |
| Learning: abilities and styles | p. 120 |
| Special interests | p. 122 |
| Can the signs become less conspicuous? | p. 126 |
| 7 Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders | p. 127 |
| Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) | p. 127 |
| Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) | p. 131 |
| Treatment | p. 131 |
| 8 Sensory Integration Dysfunction | p. 135 |
| How the brain works (in four paragraphs) | p. 135 |
| What is sensory integration dysfunction? | p. 136 |
| Getting professional help | p. 140 |
| Treatment activities for home and school | p. 142 |
| 9 Tics and Tourette's | p. 147 |
| Basic definitions | p. 147 |
| A complex problem | p. 148 |
| Treatment and accommodations | p. 151 |
| 10 Depression | p. 155 |
| Defining depression and dysthymia | p. 155 |
| Treatment | p. 158 |
| 11 Bipolar Depression | p. 161 |
| What is bipolar depression? | p. 162 |
| Treatment | p. 164 |
| 12 Oppositional Defiant Disorder | p. 171 |
| What is oppositional defiant disorder? | p. 171 |
| Relationship with other disorders | p. 173 |
| Treatment | p. 174 |
| 13 Central Auditory Processing Disorders | p. 178 |
| What is central auditory processing? | p. 178 |
| Diagnosing CAPD | p. 180 |
| Treatments at home and school | p. 184 |
| 14 Medications | p. 189 |
| Medicating kids? What is this world coming to? | p. 189 |
| Medications for ADHD | p. 193 |
| Medications for depression | p. 197 |
| Medications for anxiety | p. 199 |
| Medications for OCD | p. 201 |
| Medications for bipolar depression | p. 201 |
| Medications for tic disorders | p. 203 |
| Appendix 1 Behavioral Checklist | p. 204 |
| Appendix 2 Quick Quiz on Executive Function | p. 206 |
| Appendix 3 Further Reading: Books and Internet Resources | p. 209 |
| References | p. 216 |
| About the Authors | p. 218 |
| Subject Index | p. 219 |
