Table of Contents

Part I. Why Behavioural Phenotypes? 1. Introduction W. Yule and G. O'Brien; Part II. The Study of Behavioural Phenotypes: 2. The new genetics S.-J. Richards; 3. Methodological issues in behavioural phenotypy W. Yule and G. O'Brien; 4. Measurement of behaviour G. O'Brien; 5. Lessons from the study of self-injurious behaviour C. Oliver; 6. Lessons from Fragile X Syndrome R. Hagerman; Part III. Future Prospects: 7. Genotype to phenotype J. Flint; Part IV. Summary Research Findings in Behavioural Phenotypes: 8. Summary M. Bax, J. Dennis and O. Udwin.

Reviews

'This textbook is the first designed specifically to address this topic ... this is an important work which is a valuable step in promoting the concept of the behavioural phenotypes to a wider audience. I would strongly recommend it to clinicians working in the field of learning disability and those with an interest in the genetic basis of behaviour.' Michael Kerr, British Journal of Psychiatry ' ... a good introduction for anyone contemplating research in this rapidly developing area'. Jane Bernal, Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry ' ... it will be of value to professionals from both mental health and paediatric backgrounds who are working in the field of learning disability. This is a developing and controversial area and I hope this book will promote the concept of behavioural phenotypes to a wider audience'. Alison Wood, Archives of Disease in Childhood ' ... a useful review of and orientation to this expanding field ... good critical discussion'. David H. Skuse, Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology ' ... recommend this book to clinicians and to those interested in research into behavioural phenotypes who require an overview of an introduction to the subject'. Psychiatric Medicine