Pediatric Neuropsychology, Third Edition: Research, Theory, and Practice (Third Edition)

Synopsis

Recognized as the definitive reference and text on the relationship between brain health and behavior in children and adolescents, this volume is now in a third edition with 75% new material, including major updates throughout and numerous new chapters. Leading experts provide a neuropsychological perspective on medical, neurological, genetic, and developmental disorders that are frequently seen in clinical practice. The volume examines the impact of each condition on the developing brain; explores associated cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial impairments; and shows how the science translates into achieving better outcomes for children. New to This Edition *Reflects 12 years of significant research advances and the expanding role of pediatric neuropsychologists; increased attention to evidence-based intervention throughout. *Chapters on additional medical and neurodevelopmental conditions: pediatric stroke, congenital heart disease, type 1 diabetes, and movement disorders. *Section on genetic disorders: fragile X, Williams syndrome, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, and Down syndrome. *Section on emergent and controversial conditions: nonverbal learning disabilities, dysexecutive syndrome, pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, and sluggish cognitive tempo.

Copyright:

2022

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781462549580

Related ISBNs:

9781462549443

Publisher:

Guilford Publications

Date of Addition:

04/25/22

Copyrighted By:

The Guilford Press

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Science, Disability-Related, Psychology, Education, Medicine

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Miriam H. Beauchamp

Edited by:

Robin L. Peterson

Edited by:

M. Douglas Ris

Edited by:

H. Gerry Taylor

Edited by:

Keith Owen Yeates