Capute and Accardo's Neurodevelopmental Disabilities in Infancy and Childhood V. 2; Spectrum of Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Expanded with coverage of today's most critical topics and written by more than 90 physician experts, this is the second of two volumes comprising the third edition of the core text for certification in neurodevelopmental disabilities in pediatrics. The most complete textbook available on this subject, this definitive resource prepares future clinicians to skillfully assess and treat a range of neurodevelopmental disabilities in infants and children.

In Volume II, readers will explore more than two dozen specific disorders, their effects from infancy through adolescence, and the latest assessment and intervention strategies for each. Disabilities covered include

• autism spectrum disorders
• cerebral palsy
• Down syndrome
• spina bifida
• fragile X and X–linked intellectual disability
• learning disabilities
• Prader–Willi syndrome
• Williams syndrome
• Smith–Magenis syndrome
• neuromuscular dysfunction

A necessary textbook for academic pediatrics and a must-have desk reference for every practicing pediatrician, this authoritative resource will help clinicians ensure the best possible care for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Pasquale J. Accardo, M.D., is Professor of Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He received his medical degree from Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York; completed his pediatric residency at James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, and obtained his developmental pediatrics training at the John F. Kennedy Institute for Handicapped Children (now called the Kennedy Krieger Institute), an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland. He is subcertified in neurodevelopmental disabilities in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Accardo is the author and editor of several books including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: The Clinical Spectrum (York Press, 2001); Austim: Clinical and Research Issues (York Press, 2000), and Developmental Disabilities in Infancy and Childhood, Second Edition, Volumes I and II (Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 1996).

Nathan J. Blum, M.D., Co-director, Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic, Medical Director, Center for Complex Medical Management, and Attending Physician, The Children's Seashore House of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Division of Child Development, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Blum received his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed a residency in pediatrics at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship in developmental-behavioral pediatrics at The Children's Seashore House of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is Co-director of the Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic for management of common behavior problems in children at Children's Hospital. In addition to publishing in peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Blum is a co-editor of a textbook of pediatric primary care and is one of the authors of the Ask the Experts feature in Contemporary Pediatrics. His academic interests encompass common behavior problems in children, self-injurious behavior in children with developmental disabilities, and the coordinated management of behavioral, medical, and psychological problems in children with chronic illnesses.

Nancy J. Roizen, M.D., is the Chief of the Division of Developmental–Behavioral Pediatrics and Psychology at University Hospital of Cleveland's Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland. She is certified in neurodevelopmental disabilities and developmental-behavioral pediatrics.
Dr. Roizen received her B.S. and M.D. degrees from Tufts University. After completing an internship in pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital, she did a residency in pediatrics at The John’s Hopkins Hospital. Her fellowships were in neurodevelopmental disabilities at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and in developmental and behavioral pediatrics at University of California, San Francisco. She was then a staff physician at the Child Development Center at Oakland Children’s Hospital for 8 years followed by 16 years as Chief of the Section of Developmental Pediatrics at University of Chicago. Next, at SUNY Upstate Medical University, she was the Vice-Chair for Education for the Department of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of Neurosciences for 4 years. Next stop was the Cleveland Clinic where she was the Chief of the Department of Developmental Pediatrics, and Physiatry for 2 years. Dr. Roizen has published 125 articles, books, reviews, and chapters on research and the clinical aspects of children with developmental disabilities including those with Down syndrome, toxoplasmosis, and velocardiofacial syndrome.


Bruce K. Shapiro, M.D., is Professor of Pediatrics, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, The Arnold J. Capute, M.D., M.P.H. Chair in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, and Vice President of Training, The Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, Maryland.