ABSTRACT

This reference discusses state-of-the-art methods for the management of children with conditions affecting the nervous system-providing over 80 chapters that outline direct, logical approaches to numerous pediatric neurologic disorders using clear tables, algorithms, and figures for quick reference to key material.

chapter 1|6 pages

Craniosynostosis

chapter 3|10 pages

Spasticity=Cerebral Palsy

chapter 4|12 pages

Hydrocephalus

chapter 5|6 pages

Scoliosis

chapter 6|6 pages

Chiari Malformations

chapter 7|6 pages

Status Epilepticus

chapter 9|8 pages

Neonatal Seizures

chapter 10|4 pages

Absence Seizures

chapter 11|6 pages

Febrile Seizures

chapter 14|6 pages

Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

chapter 15|6 pages

Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy

chapter 16|8 pages

Intractable Epilepsy

chapter 17|6 pages

Infantile Spasms

chapter 19|4 pages

Rasmussen’s Syndrome

chapter 20|8 pages

Treatment of Tourette Syndrome

chapter 21|6 pages

Chorea in Children

chapter 23|6 pages

Tremor in Childhood

chapter 24|10 pages

Myoclonus

chapter 32|8 pages

Dysphagia

chapter 33|6 pages

Migraine Prevention

chapter 35|6 pages

Pseudotumor Cerebri

chapter 38|6 pages

Supratentorial Tumors of Childhood

chapter 41|6 pages

Meningitis

chapter 47|10 pages

Coma

chapter 48|4 pages

Postconcussion Syndrome

chapter 49|6 pages

Neonatal Encephalopathy

chapter 51|6 pages

Copper (Menkes=Wilson)

chapter 52|4 pages

Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

chapter 53|6 pages

Lesch–Nyhan Disease

chapter X|8 pages

X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy

chapter 55|8 pages

Mitochondrial Diseases

chapter 57|8 pages

Stroke in Childhood

chapter 59|8 pages

Ataxia

chapter 60|6 pages

Dysautonomias

chapter 61|4 pages

Syncope

chapter 65|4 pages

Optic Neuritis

chapter 66|6 pages

Rett Syndrome

chapter 68|6 pages

Learning Disabilities

chapter 69|6 pages

Behavioral Interventions

chapter 71|6 pages

Autism Spectrum Disorders

chapter 72|6 pages

ADHD

chapter 74|6 pages

Mood Disorders in Children

chapter 75|6 pages

Conduct Disorder

chapter 76|6 pages

Substance Abuse

chapter 78|6 pages

Pediatric Sleep Disorders

chapter 79|6 pages

Sturge–Weber Syndrome

chapter 80|8 pages

Neurofibromatosis

chapter 81|8 pages

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

chapter 82|4 pages

Hypomelanosis of Ito