Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Ester Klimkeit, Nicole Rinehart, Tamara May, John Bradshaw

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Abstract

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, Tourette's syndrome (TS), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are neurodevelopmental disorders thought to involve frontostriatal brain regions. This article outlines how each of these conditions is characterized in terms of gender ratios, prevalence rates, age of onset, and clinical presentation, as well as neuropsychological functioning and treatment. Also discussed are genetic factors and the different brain areas implicated from available neuroimaging data.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Encyclopedia of Public Health
PublisherElsevier
Pages223-230
Number of pages8
Edition2nd
ISBN (Electronic)9780128037089
ISBN (Print)9780128036785
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Oct 2016

Keywords

  • ADHD
  • Asperger's disorder
  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
  • Autism
  • Depression
  • Dysthymic disorder
  • Major depressive disorder
  • Mood disorder
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • OCD
  • Schizophrenia
  • Tics
  • Tourette's syndrome

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