Developmental Neuropsychology : A Clinical Approach

by Anderson, Vicki; Northam, Elizabeth; Hendy, Julie; Wrennall, Jaquie

• ISBN13: 9780863777059
• ISBN10: 0863777058
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-27
• Publisher: Psychology Pres

Summary

This book addresses key issues in child neuropsychology but differs from other books in the field in its emphasis on clinical practice rather than research issues. to focus on a number of areas. First, the text examines the natural history of childhood CNS insult, highlighting studies where children have been followed over time to determine the impact of injury on ongoing development. Second, processes of normal and abnormal cerebral and cognitive development are outlined and the concepts of brain plasticity and the impact of early CNS insult discussed. Finally, using a number of common childhood CNS disorders as examples, the authors develop a model which describes the complex interaction among biological, psychosocial and cognitive factors in the brain injured child.

Table of Contents

Defining the Neurodevelopmental Context

Child Neuropsychology

Dimensions of Theory and Practice

Cerebral Development

Cognitive Development

Common CNS Disorders of Childhood

Neurological, Developmental and Psychosocial Dimensions

Recovery from Early Brain Insult

Plasticity, Early Vulnerability and their Neural Bases

Traumatic Brain Injury in Children

Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida

Cerebral Infections

Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

Childhood Epilepsies

Neuropsychological Practice within a Developmental Context

Child Neuropsychological Assessment

A Conceptual Framework

Case Illustrations

From Referral to Treatment

Closing Comments

References

Index

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