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Developmental Neuropsychology

A Clinical Approach

Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
Developmental Neuropsychology
Developmental Neuropsychology
  • Forfattere: Vicki Anderson , Elisabeth Northam , Jacquie Wrennall
  • Format: Pocket
  • Antall sider: 576
  • Språk: Engelsk
  • Forlag/Utgiver: SD Books
  • Serienavn: Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
  • EAN: 9781848722026
  • Utgivelsesår: 2018
  • Bidragsyter: Anderson, Vicki; Northam, Elisabeth; Wrennall, Jacquie
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This fully updated edition of Developmental Neuropsychology: A Clinical Approach addresses key issues in child neuropsychology with a unique emphasis on evidence-informed clinical practice rather than research issues. Although research findings are presented, they are described with emphasis on what is relevant for assessment, treatment and management of paediatric conditions. The authors focus on a number of areas. First, the text examines the natural history of childhood central nervous system (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. Third, using a number of common childhood CNS disorders as examples, the authors develop a model which describes the complex interaction among biological, psychosocial an