Movement Disorders in Childhood, Third Edition provides the most
up-to-date information on the diseases and disorders that affect motor
control, an important area of specialization within child neurology. In
this new edition, each chapter has been fully revised to include all of
the latest scientific and therapeutic advances. Updates include new
insights in motor development, control, goal-directed and habitual
behaviors, classifications of movements and their complex and integrated
circuitry. The authors also discuss developments in pathophysiologic
mechanisms, immunology and metabolic disorders. New chapters include
coverage of genetics of movement disorders and movement disorders in
psychiatric conditions. Appendices include an updated and revised drug
index and genetic search strategy.
An updated Companion website hosts selected educational videos to help
diagnose movement disorders.