Provides diagnostic criteria for and descriptions of a range of mental disorders, grouped in seventeen categories, and features instructions concerning the use of the manual, a systematic listing of official codes and categories, and appendixes.
Presents fifteen medical anecdotes about complex medical cases that are difficult to diagnose, covering a variety of symptoms and the subtle interactions between pathogens, humans, and the environment that can make diagnosis a puzzling dilemma.
Examines the symptoms, causes, and treatment of disorders that appear in childhood, including autism, tic disorders, and pervasive development disorders.
