Author : Keith Owen Yeates,M. Douglas Ris,H. Gerry Taylor,Bruce F. Pennington
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 559 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781606234662
Pediatric Neuropsychology, Second Edition by Keith Owen Yeates,M. Douglas Ris,H. Gerry Taylor,Bruce F. Pennington Pdf
The most comprehensive, authoritative reference of its kind, this acclaimed work examines a wide range of acquired, congenital, and developmental brain disorders and their impact on children’s neuropsychological functioning. Leading experts present state-of-the-art knowledge about how each condition affects the developing brain; the nature and severity of associated cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial impairments; and effective approaches to clinical evaluation and treatment planning. New to This Edition *Reflects significant scientific advances. *An additional coeditor, Bruce F. Pennington. *Chapters on math, reading, and language disabilities; attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; autism; and intellectual disabilities. *Medical disorders not covered in prior edition: acute disseminated encephalomyelitis and multiple sclerosis; tuberous sclerosis; childhood stroke; and fetal alcohol syndrome. *A chapter on evidence-based neuropsychological interventions.