Neurotechnology and Brain Stimulation in Pediatric Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Download or read book Neurotechnology and Brain Stimulation in Pediatric Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Disorders written by Lindsay M. Oberman and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neurotechnology and Brain Stimulation in Pediatric Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Disorders provides a comprehensive overview of neurotechnological devices as potential treatments for psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents. Many neuropsychiatric disorders are covered such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Depression, Tourette's Syndrome, and OCD. Different device-based treatments are discussed such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Deep Brain Stimulation, Chronotherapy, and Neurofeedback. - Provides an overview of neuromodulatory devices as potential treatments for psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents - Gives evidence-based recommendations for non-drug interventions that may be effective for treatment options - Discusses different neuromodulatory treatment options, including TMS, tDCS, DBS, chronotherapy and neurofeedback