Editing Michael Fitzgerald - Books (section)

== Other Works (Theoretical and Clinical Studies) ==

=== ''Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Creativity, Novelty Seeking and Risk'' (2008) ===
* '''Author:''' [[Michael Fitzgerald]]
* '''Publisher:''' [[Nova Science Publishers]]
* '''ISBN:''' 9781604568554
* '''Year:''' 2008

An exploration of the links between [[ADHD]] and creativity. Fitzgerald discusses how traits like impulsivity and novelty-seeking, often seen in ADHD, appear in highly creative or risk-taking individuals.<ref name="wiki_adhd_creativity">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Fitzgerald_(psychiatrist)#:~:text=ISBN%20%C2%A0%2077.,1604568554 |title=Michael Fitzgerald (psychiatrist) - Wikipedia |access-date=2025-09-07}}</ref> The book examines case examples and research showing the positive and negative outcomes of these traits in entrepreneurs, artists, and others.

=== ''Young, Violent and Dangerous to Know'' (2010) ===
* '''Author:''' [[Michael Fitzgerald]]
* '''Publisher:''' [[Nova Science Publishers]]
* '''ISBN:''' 9781608769520
* '''Year:''' 2010

A forensic psychiatry study focusing on youth violence and its ties to neuropsychiatric conditions.<ref name="wiki_violent">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Fitzgerald_(psychiatrist)#:~:text=Creativity%2C%20Novelty%20Seeking%20and%20Risk,8 |title=Michael Fitzgerald (psychiatrist) - Wikipedia |access-date=2025-09-07}}</ref> Fitzgerald analyzes case histories of violent young individuals (including serial killers), proposing that some may have had undiagnosed "autistic psychopathy" (Asperger's) contributing to their criminal behavior.<ref name="nova_violent">{{cite web |url=https://novapublishers.com/shop/young-violent-and-dangerous-to-know/#:~:text=Young%2C%20Violent%20and%20Dangerous%20to,some%20of%20these%20serial%20killers |title=Young, Violent and Dangerous to Know |publisher=Nova Science Publishers |access-date=2025-09-07}}</ref> This work is notable for linking autism spectrum traits with extreme antisocial outcomes in rare cases.

=== ''Asperger Syndrome: A Gift or a Curse?'' (2005) ===
* '''Authors:''' [[Viktoria Lyons]] & [[Michael Fitzgerald]]
* '''Publisher:''' [[Nova Science Publishers]]
* '''ISBN:''' 9781594543876
* '''Year:''' 2005

An edited volume discussing whether [[Asperger's]] should be seen as conferring special talents or as a disabling condition (or both). It includes clinical insights and personal narratives. Fitzgerald and Lyons present the dual perspective implied by the title, examining how the cognitive strengths of Asperger's (logical thinking, memory, focus) can lead to extraordinary abilities, even as the syndrome's challenges create significant life difficulties.<ref name="ebay_gift">{{cite web |url=https://www.ebay.com/itm/266429687908#:~:text=Asperger%20Syndrome%3A%20A%20Gift%20Or,9%20%3B%20Reasonable |title=Asperger Syndrome: A Gift Or A Curse? |publisher=eBay |access-date=2025-09-07}}</ref>

=== ''Succeeding in College with Asperger's Syndrome: A Student Guide'' (2004) ===
* '''Authors:''' [[John Harpur]], [[Maria Lawlor]] & [[Michael Fitzgerald]]
* '''Publisher:''' [[Jessica Kingsley Publishers]]
* '''ISBN:''' 1843102013
* '''Year:''' 2004

A practical guide for young adults on the [[autism spectrum]] navigating third-level education. It covers strategies for academic success, independent living, and social integration at college. Fitzgerald and co-authors draw on clinical experience to provide advice on coping with the sensory and social demands of campus life while leveraging the strengths of students with Asperger's.

=== ''Succeeding with Interventions for Asperger Syndrome Adolescents: A Guide to Communication and Socialisation in Interaction Therapy'' (2006) ===
* '''Authors:''' [[John Harpur]], [[Maria Lawlor]] & [[Michael Fitzgerald]]
* '''Publisher:''' [[Jessica Kingsley Publishers]]
* '''ISBN:''' 1843103222
* '''Year:''' 2006

A follow-up handbook focusing on therapeutic interventions for teenagers with [[Asperger's]].<ref name="ebay_interventions">{{cite web |url=https://www.ebay.com/itm/315106479309#:~:text=,Publisher%3A%20Jessica%20Kingsley |title=Succeeding with Interventions for Asperger Synd |publisher=eBay |access-date=2025-09-07}}</ref> It introduces an "Interaction Therapy" framework to improve communication and social skills, offering step-by-step techniques and case examples. Fitzgerald and colleagues target the core social difficulties of Asperger's, providing guidance for clinicians and parents on helping adolescents develop interpersonal understanding.

=== ''Handbook of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder'' (2007) ===
* '''Authors:''' [[Michael Fitzgerald]], [[Mark Bellgrove]] & [[Michael Gill]]
* '''Publisher:''' [[John Wiley & Sons]]
* '''ISBN:''' 9780470058770
* '''Year:''' 2007

A comprehensive academic reference on [[ADHD]]. As co-editor, Fitzgerald brings together research on the etiology, assessment, and treatment of ADHD across the lifespan. The handbook covers genetic factors, neuroimaging findings, comorbidities, and practical management strategies, serving as an essential resource for professionals in mental health and education.

=== ''Recent Advances in Autism Spectrum Disorders'' (2013-2014) ===
* '''Editor:''' [[Michael Fitzgerald]]
* '''Publisher:''' [[InTechOpen]]
* '''Volume I ISBN:''' 9789535110217 (2013)
* '''Volume II ISBN:''' 9789535110224 (2014)

Two open-access research anthologies compiling cutting-edge developments in [[ASD]] research up to the 2010s. Fitzgerald curates contributions from numerous experts covering topics such as early diagnosis, neurobiology, intervention approaches, and the expanding understanding of the autism spectrum. These volumes highlight the paradigm shift towards neurodevelopmental and neurobiological perspectives in autism, and include international research findings.<ref name="sage_handbook">{{cite web |url=https://sk.sagepub.com/hnbk/edvol/the-sage-handbook-of-personality-and-individual-differences-v3/chpt/8-aggression#:~:text=,West%2C%20R |title=The SAGE Handbook of Personality and Individual Differences |publisher=SAGE |access-date=2025-09-07}}</ref><ref name="perlego_volume2">{{cite web |url=https://www.perlego.com/book/2017913/recent-advances-in-autism-spectrum-disorders-volume-ii-pdf#:~:text=,9789535110224 |title=Recent Advances in Autism Spectrum Disorders by Michael |publisher=Perlego |access-date=2025-09-07}}</ref> (Both volumes are available free online, reflecting Fitzgerald's advocacy for accessible scientific knowledge.)

=== ''Psychopathy: Risk Factors, Behavioral Symptoms and Treatment Options'' (2014) ===
* '''Editor:''' [[Michael Fitzgerald]]
* '''Publisher:''' [[Nova Science Publishers]]
* '''ISBN:''' 9781634630498
* '''Year:''' 2014

An edited scholarly book examining [[psychopathy]] from multiple angles.<ref name="ncbi_psychopathy">{{cite web |url=https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8071952/#:~:text=%282015%29,and%20Treatment%20Options%2C%20ed%20M |title=Is the Psychopathic Brain an Artifact of Coding Bias? |publisher=PMC |access-date=2025-09-07}}</ref> Fitzgerald introduces research on the developmental and neurobiological risk factors of psychopathic personality, cultural and forensic aspects, and current approaches to treatment or management of psychopathy. The collection includes discussions on whether some psychopathic traits overlap with autism spectrum profiles or are entirely distinct -- a topic Fitzgerald has engaged with in his forensic psychiatry work. This volume is aimed at researchers and clinicians dealing with the challenges of identifying and treating psychopathic behavior.