Movement Disorders in Childhood

Movement Disorders in Childhood, Third Edition is your essential guide to the latest research and clinical practices in the field of childhood movement disorders. This comprehensive resource is tailored for healthcare professionals, child neurologists, and researchers specializing in motor control disorders affecting children.

This updated edition offers:

• Thoroughly Revised Chapters: Each chapter has been meticulously updated to reflect the most current scientific findings and therapeutic advancements in childhood movement disorders.
• Insights into Motor Development: Explore new insights into motor control, goal-directed and habitual behaviors, and the classifications of movements, along with their complex neural circuitry.
• Pathophysiological Mechanisms: Gain a deeper understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms, immunological aspects, and metabolic disorders that contribute to movement disorders in children.
• New Focus Areas: Newly added chapters cover critical topics such as the genetics of movement disorders and the intersection of movement disorders with psychiatric conditions.
• Updated Resources: The appendices feature a revised drug index and a comprehensive genetic search strategy to aid in clinical practice.
• Companion Website: Access an updated companion website that includes selected educational videos, enhancing your ability to diagnose and understand various childhood movement disorders.

Authors:
Harvey S. Singer (Author)
Edition:
3rd
Publication Date:
July 28, 2022
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