This book reviews the recent rapid development of functional neuroimaging techniques and their implications for child psychiatry. It is unique in that it focuses on children and integrates brain mapping with genetics and behavioral testing, an interface that is likely to become fundamental to functional neuroimaging. This invaluable reference will help clinicians and investigators to:

Understand the mechanisms of childhood psychiatric disorders through imaging

Decide the most appropriate technique for their purposes with respect to technology, experimental design, data analysis, and...