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Services for Neurodevelopmental Disorders such as Autism Spectrum, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Tic Disorders

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Mental Health and Illness of Children and Adolescents

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Neurodevelopmental disorders are based in brain function, but are modified by the social and physical environment. They include autism spectrum conditions (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), chronic motor tics/Tourette (TS), and learning difficulties. This chapter describes the range of services likely to improve the quality of life in affected people. Services will be described according to their goals: promote understanding and reduce stigma, reduce the core symptoms, treat complications and comorbidities, reduce functional restrictions, and support caregivers.

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  1. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK

    Eric Taylor

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  1. King’s College London, London, UK

    Eric Taylor

  2. Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

    F. C. Verhulst

  3. National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

    John Wong

  4. Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan

    Keiko Yoshida

  5. King's College London, London, UK

    Anula Nikapota

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  1. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department, Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, London, UK

    Eric Taylor

  2. Department of Psychological Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore

    John CM Wong

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Taylor, E. (2020). Services for Neurodevelopmental Disorders such as Autism Spectrum, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Tic Disorders. In: Taylor, E., Verhulst, F.C., Wong, J., Yoshida, K., Nikapota, A. (eds) Mental Health and Illness of Children and Adolescents. Mental Health and Illness Worldwide. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0753-8_46-1

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