{"product_id":"9783032314932","title":"Understanding Rare Neurodevelopmental Conditions Genetics, Development and Professional Practice","description":"\u003ch1\u003eUnderstanding Rare Neurodevelopmental Conditions\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGenetics, Development and Professional Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLinda Gilmore\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePsychology \/ Developmental \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a clear and compelling guide to rare and ultra rare neurodevelopmental conditions, bringing together the science of genetics, the range of developmental outcomes, and the varied experiences of families. It introduces readers to the essentials of human genetics before exploring the chromosome anomalies, single gene variants, mitochondrial disorders and epigenetic influences that shape more than one hundred rare conditions. Alongside explanations of genomic testing technologies and the interpretation of laboratory findings, the book examines the cultural, ethical and global contexts that influence diagnosis and care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA strong developmental lens highlights behavioural phenotypes, developmental trajectories and the wide variability seen across childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Case studies, family stories and examples from clinical practice bring the science to life, offering practical insights into communication, collaboration and compassionate professional practice. Boxed explanations, diagrams and a comprehensive glossary support readers who may be new to genetics, making complex information both understandable and engaging to postgraduate students and professionals in medicine, psychiatry, paediatrics, genetics, genetic counselling, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, special and inclusive education, and early childhood education, as well as community practitioners, policy professionals and families seeking a grounded, accessible introduction to neurodevelopmental diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinda Gilmore \u003c\/strong\u003eis a developmental psychologist and Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. She has more than three decades of experience in the field of developmental disabilities, spanning university teaching, research and clinical practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalgrave Macmillan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032314932\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50462401134732,"sku":"9783032314932","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032314932.jpg?v=1780616671","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783032314932","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}