4                                                                                                Brainwave Connections                                                                                 Fall 2005
Text Box: Book Review: Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America v. 14 (January 2005) Guest Editors Laurence M. Hirshberg, PhD, Sufen Chiu, MD PhD, and Jean A. Frazier, MD Each issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America focuses on a single topic in child and adolescent psychiatry and is presented under the direction of an experienced guest editor. The January 2005 volume, entitled Emerging Interventions, presents brain-based interventions using the bioelectric domain, including EEG biofeedback or neurofeedback, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, and vagal nerve stimulation. Each chapter presents a thorough review of the published research and clinical literature in the area, integrated with case discussions when indicated. This issue was edited by Dr. Laurence Hirshberg, NeuroDevelopment Center Director, along with two child psychiatry colleagues. The issue includes an article on QEEG in neuropsychiatry, articles on EEG biofeedback, and other topics. A free downloadable preface, plus the editors’ overview chapter, are available online at www.neurodevelopmentcenter.com. The NDC has also negotiated a special discounted price of $50 for the entire book, Text Box: Published by: Stress Therapy Solutions Inc. Publishing Editor: Terri Mrklas Collura Subscription: $50/year; Provided without charge to all Active Affiliates of BrainMaster Technologies, Inc. Website: www.stresstherapysolutions.com Publication: minimum of 4 issues/year Editorial Guidelines: Articles 250 to 2000 words, PC format ASCII (.txt) Rich Text (.rtf) or Microsoft Word1 (.doc). Submit via email to stsinc@pantek.com or send disk or hardcopy to StressTherapy Solutions Inc., 3401 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 340, Beachwood OH 44122. Phone: 216-766-5707 or 800-447-8052 FAX: 216-439-3015 The publisher reserves the right to accept, reject, and/or edit any article or advertisement, in whole or in part, and assumes no responsibility for validity; nor for mistakes of omission, typographical errors, or photo placement errors, in whole or in part, in advertisements or articles. Brainwave Connections and StressTherapy Solutions Inc.and its staff and/or consultants neither endorse, support, nor assume any liability whatsoever for any product or service advertised or mentioned within. Entire contents copyright © 2005 StressTherapy Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. 1 “Microsoft Word” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Text Box: Brainwave Connections Text Box: recognition of his contributions to clinical science and his continued work with the community. Dr. Walker has found that many abnormalities that appear in the raw EEG can be addressed and normalized with neurofeedback. Based on his many years of experience and knowledge of the literature, Dr Walker can make training suggestions based on abnormalities seen in the EEG. Dr Walker is also an authority on the use of “coherence” training for clients with seizures, dyslexia, brain injury, learning disabilities, and other concerns. He has published and teaches widely on this topic, and is a leading clinical researcher in this area. Text Box: Dr. Jonathan Walker is a neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist who as incorporated neurofeedback as an essential part of his work with children and adults. In addition to treating a wide range of clients, he also reads EEG for other clinicians, and is also an internationally known teacher and speaker. Dr. Walker graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1960 and finished a residency in Neurology in 1965. He is board certified in neurology and electroencephalography and is President of the American Board of QEEG Technology, and President-Elect of the Neurofeedback Division of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. He has been designated a “Health Care Hero” by the city of Dallas, in Text Box: Site Review: Neurotherapy Center of Dallas, Inc. Text Box: EEG and neuroscience, and who is also skilled with emerging therapies and techniques. Dr. Walker and his colleagues have extensive experience with a wide range of clients, and can provide specialized services on an as-needed basis. www.neurotherapydallas.org