Neuropsychological Assessment and Intervention for Childhood and Adolescent Disorders

by Cynthia A. Riccio (Texas A & M University, School Psychology Program); Jeremy R. Sullivan (University of Texas at San Antonio, Department of Counseling & Educational Psychology); Morris J. Cohen (Pediatrics and Psychiatry at the Medical College of Ge

• ISBN13: 9780470570326
• ISBN10: 0470570326
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Professionals need clear recommendations for authentic developmental assessment of children and adolescents. This comprehensive and accessible book presents principles of child and adolescent neuropsychology with compelling case studies to demonstrate what a broad range of disorders look like in the real world. Assessment, educational and psychological implications, as well as evidence-based interventions and strategies, follow the cases. This is a unique and cutting-edge resource for school psychologists, counseling psychologists, school social workers, special educators, child psychiatrists, and pediatric neurologists.

Table of Contents

Foreword ( George W. Hynd )

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Introduction to Pediatric Neuropsychology

What Is Pediatric Neuropsychology?

Neuropsychological Assessment

Interpretation

Why Neuropsychological Assessment?

Linking Assessment to Intervention

Concluding Comments

Learning Disabilities: Reading Disability/Dyslexia

Definition

Etiology

Course and Prognosis

Evidence-Based Interventions

Case Study: Cord-Dyslexia

Concluding Comments

Learning Disabilities: Dyscalculia/Math Disability

Definition

Etiology

Course and Prognosis

Evidence-Based Interventions

Case Study: Carl-Dyscalculia

Concluding Comments

Specific Language Impairment/Dysphasia

Definition

Etiology

Course and Prognosis

Evidence-Based Interventions

Case Study: Naya-Dysphasia/SLI

Concluding Comments

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Definition

Etiology

Course and Prognosis

Evidence-Based Interventions

Case Study: John-Asperger's Disorder

Concluding Comments

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Definition

Etiology

Course and Prognosis

Evidence-Based Interventions

Case Study: Eddie-Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Combined Type

Concluding Comments

Tourette Syndrome

Definition

Etiology

Course and Prognosis

Evidence-Based Interventions

Case Study: Moses-Tourette Syndrome

Concluding Comments

Traumatic Brain Injury

Definition

Course and Prognosis

Evidence-Based Interventions

Case Study: Gage-Traumatic Brain Injury

Concluding Comments

Childhood Cancer

Definition

Etiology

Course and Prognosis

Evidence-Based Interventions

Case Study: David-Lymphocytic Leukemia

Case Study: Jay-Astrocytoma

Concluding Comments

Epilepsy

Definition

Etiology

Course and Prognosis

Evidence-Based Interventions

Case Study: Zoey-Complex Partial Seizures with Temporal Lobe Origin

Case Study: Lane-Landau-Kleffner Syndrome (Epileptic Aphasia)

Concluding Comments

Cerebrovascular Disease: Focus on Sickle Cell Disease

Definition

Etiology

Course and Prognosis

Evidence-Based Interventions

Case Study: Lania-Sickle Cell Disease without Stroke

Case Study: Jed-Sickle Cell Disease with Stroke

Concluding Comments

Low Birth Weight

Definition

Etiology

Course and Prognosis

Evidence-Based Interventions

Case Study: Emily-Extremely Low Birth Weight

Concluding Comments

Environmental Toxin Exposure

Definition and Etiology

Course and Prognosis

Evidence-Based Interventions

Case Study: Demetric-Lead Exposure

Concluding Comments

Neurotoxins, Pregnancy, and Subsequent Disorders

Definition and Etiology

Course and Prognosis: FASD and Illicit Drugs

Case Study: Caleb-Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Course and Prognosis: Antiepileptics and FVS

Case Study: Keisha-Fetal Valproate Syndrome

Evidence-Based Interventions

Concluding Comments

Chromosomal Anomalies

Autosomal Abnormalities: Down Syndrome

Fragile X

Williams Syndrome

Angelman Syndrome

Prader-Willi Syndrome

Case Study: George-Angelman Syndrome

Sex Chromosome Disorders

Case Study: Walter-Noonan Syndrome

Concluding Comments

Neurocutaneous Disorders

Neurofibromatosis

Case Study: Gino-Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

Case Study: Hector-Tuberous Sclerosis

Sturge-Weber Syndrome

Case Study: Juliana-Sturge-Weber Syndrome

Concluding Comments

Metabolic Disorders

Type 1 Diabetes

Case Study: Sam-Type 1 Diabetes

Phenylketonuria

Case Study: Vinnie-PKU

Mucopolysaccharide Disorders

Concluding Comments

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Assessment to Intervention Planning in Pediatric Neuropsychology

Summary of Intervention Issues

Conclusion and Future Directions

References

Author Index

Subject Index

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