Understanding and Managing Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Pediatric Treatment Guide

Children are being identified with more neurodevelopmental disorders than in previous decades and understanding these medically complex disorders has become critical as more children are living with these disorders.

This pediatric treatment guide provides cutting-edge research and intervention recommendations for professionals working with children and adolescents. A team of contributors with diverse experience portray medically complex information and neurodevelopmental disorders in an accessible manner. Chapters include information on a range of disorders, such as: cystic fibrosis, diabetes, epilepsy, meningitis, chronic fatigue, and more. Each disorder’s physical and neurological manifestations are explored, as well as how the disorder is diagnosed and treated, and information regarding appropriate assessment and intervention. A list of further resources is included at the end of most chapters.

This book is essential for practitioners working with children, including clinical psychologists, school psychologists, child neuropsychologists, clinical and school social workers, school nurses, pediatricians, and graduate students in training within various pediatric specialties.

Denise E. Maricle, Ph.D., LP-MN, NCSP, ABSNP retired from academia in 2023. Over the past 30+ years, Dr. Maricle has practiced as a psychologist, school psychologist, pediatric/school neuropsychologist, and an academician and researcher. She currently engages in writing, training, and consultancy work.

Christopher L. Bedford, Ph.D., LP, ABSNP is the executive director of the American Board of School Neuropsychology. Working as a psychologist for more than 15 years, Dr. Bedford currently operates a private practice in Minnesota.

Julie A. Gettman, Ph.D., NCSP, ABSNP is the executive director of the School Neuropsychology Institute. She owns and operates Mindworks Assessment, a private practice and consulting company specializing in comprehensive neurocognitive assessment for children and adolescents.

Daniel C. Miller, Ph.D., ABPP, ABSNP is the founder of the School Neuropsychology Institute, president of KIDS, Inc., and founder of Report Insights LLC. He has more than 35+ years of experience in school psychology and school neuropsychology. He is the executive director of the Woodcock Institute for Neurocognitive Research and Applied Practice.

Wendi L. Johnson, Ph.D., LP, NCSP, LSSP is an associate professor at Texas Woman's University, and the assistant executive director of the Woodcock Institute for Neurocognitive Research and Applied Practice. Dr. Johnson currently serves as director of the Woodcock Autism Assessment Clinic (WAAC).