Pediatric Neuropsychology, Second Edition

By: Keith Yeates and M. Ris

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Synopsis: 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\u2019s 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781606234662
Related ISBNs:: 9781606234655
Publisher:: Guilford Publications
Date of Addition:: 04/19/12
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.