Merlin G. Butler, Phillip D.K. Lee, Barbara Y. Whitman, editors
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
3rd ed
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Springer-Verlag,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
c2006
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xxiii, 550 p. :
Other Physical Details
ill. ;
Dimensions
25 cm
GENERAL NOTES
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"Under the sponsorship of the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association."
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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Clinical findings and natural history of Prader-Willi syndrome / Merlin G. Butler, Jeanne M. Hanchett, and Travis Thompson -- Diagnostic criteria for Prader-Willi syndrome / Shawn E. McCandless and Suzanne B. Cassidy -- Molecular genetic findings in Prader-Willi syndrome / Karin Buiting and Bernhard Horsthemke -- Laboratory testing for Prader-Willi syndrome / Kristin G. Monaghan and Daniel L. Van Dyke -- Medical considerations in Prader-Willi syndrome / Urs Eiholzer and Phillip D.K. Lee -- Gastrointestinal system, obesity, and body composition / Ann O. Scheimann, Phillip D.K.Lee, and Kenneth J. Ellis -- Growth hormone and Prader-Willi syndrome / Aaron L. Carrel, Phillip D.K. Lee, and Harriette R. Mogul -- Neurodevelopmental and neuropsychological aspects of Prader-Willi syndrome / Barbara Y. Whitman and Travis Thompson -- Speech and language disorders associated with Prader-Willi syndrome / Barbara A. Lewis -- Motor and developmental interventions / Toni Goelz -- Educational considerations for children with Prader-Willi syndrome / Naomi Chedd, Karen Levine, and Robert H. Wharton -- Tools for psychological and behavioral management / Barbara Y. Whitman and Kevin Jackson -- Educational and social issues for adolescents with Prader-Willi syndrome / Barbara J. Goff -- Transition from adolescence to young adulthood: the special case of Prader-Willi syndrome / Ellie Kazemi and Robert M. Hodapp --
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Vocational training for people with Prader-Willi syndrome / Steve Drago -- Residential care for adults with Prader-Willi syndrome / Mary K. Ziccardi -- Inpatient crisis intervention for persons with Prader-Willi syndrome / Linda M. Gourash, James E. Hanchett, and Janice L. Forster -- Social work interventions: advocacy and support for families / Barbara Y. Whitman -- A national approach to crisis intervention and advocacy / David A. Wyatt -- Advocacy issues: school discipline and expulsion / Barbara J. Goff -- Advocacy issues: sexuality / Janalee Heinemenn, David A. Wyatt, and Barbara J. Goff