Main description:

CHARGE syndrome occurs in approximately 1:10,000-15,000 births worldwide, is extremely complex, and has varied medical and physical manifestations. It was first described in 1979, named in 1981, and in 2004 a gene for CHARGE was identified. In addition to a host of other conditions, most individuals have communication-related problems, including hearing, vision, balance, breathing, swallowing, and speech.

Each of the editors is an established expert on CHARGE syndrome and has received the highest award bestowed by the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation, the Star in CHARGE. They represent three different disciplines: clinical pediatrics, genetic counseling, and psychology. Additional information and studies on CHARGE have advanced to the degree that warrant a second edition of this book. As in the first edition, this book describes the sensory, physical, communicative, and behavioral findings in CHARGE. Authors include experts in the field, including a number from the CHARGE Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

New to the Second Edition
Co-Editor, Kim Blake, MD
A chapter on Educational issues has been added.
Reorganized for a greater flow of information.
All chapters have been revised and updated.
References have been completly updated.
More images and illustrations.
A PluralPlus companion website with videos and downloadable versions of the checklists described in the book

Contents:

Foreword by Daniel I. Choo
Introduction and Genetics by Margaret A. Hefner
Acknowledgements
Contributors

Part I. Sensory Issues in CHARGE

Chapter 1. Overview and Sensory Issues
Margaret A. Hefner and Sandra L.H. Davenport

Chapter 2. The Eye and Vision
Eniolami O. Dosunmu

Chapter 3. Hearing
Sarah E. Curtis and Michael P. Scott

Chapter 4. Smell: The Olfactory System
Veronique Abadie

Chapter 5. Overview of Balance and the Vestibular System
Claes Moeller

Chapter 6. Understanding the Tactile System
Jude Nicholas

Chapter 7. Consequences of Vestibular and Proprioceptive Dysfunction
David M. Brown

Part II. Medical Issues in CHARGE

Chapter 8. Otologic Issues
Daniel I. Choo

Chapter 9. Airway Obstruction
Catherine K. Hart and Christine H. Heubi

Chapter 10. Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
Alexandra S. Hudson and Kim Blake

Chapter 11. Neurodevelopment
Kim Blake and Elizabeth E. Gilles

Chapter 12. Cardiovascular System
Karthik Thangappan, Alexander Hatton, and David Luis Simone Morales

Chapter 13. Renal and Urinary Systems
Michael Daugherty and Pramod P. Reddy

Chapter 14. Endocrine System
Jeremy Kirk and Meilan Marianne Rutter

Chapter 15. Immune System
Peter Hsu, Sam Mehr, and Dianne E. Campbell

Chapter 16. Musculoskeletal System
Marc S. Williams

Chapter 17. Adult Medical Issues
Susan Wiley

Part III. Developmental Issues in CHARGE

Chapter 18. Cognitive Development
Nancy Salem-Hartshorne

Chapter 19. Social/Emotional Aspects
Megan C. Schmittel

Chapter 20. Promoting Motor Development
Pamela Haibach-Beach, Melanie E. Perreault, and Lauren J. Lieberman

Chapter 21. Toileting
Laurie S. Denno

Chapter 22. Sleep
Benjamin Kennert and Dominique Pancotto

Chapter 23. Changes over the Life Cycle
Nancy Salem-Hartshorne, Megan C. Schmittel, Kasee K. Stratton, and Sandra L.H. Davenport

Part IV. Language Development and Communication Systems in CHARGE

Chapter 24. Communication: The Speech and Language Perspective
Lori A. Swanson

Chapter 25. Prelinguistic Assessment
Susan M. Bashinski

Chapter 26. Forms and Functions in Communication
Emily King Miller, Lori A. Swanson, Nancy K. Steele, Sara J. Thelin, and James W. Thelin

Part V. Psychological Issues in CHARGE

Chapter 27. Behavior
Timothy S. Hartshorne

Chapter 28. Psychiatric Issues
Susan Wiley

Chapter 29. Pain
Kasee K. Stratton

Chapter 30. Stress
Kasee K. Stratton

Chapter 31. Parenting
Timothy S. Hartshorne

Chapter 32. Educational Issues
Lillian J. Slavin

Appendix. Checklists
Index