Neuropsychological Assessment and Intervention for Childhood and Adolescent Disorders
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Beschreibung
A compelling and compassionate case study approach to a broadrange of neuropsychological disorders
Neuropsychological Assessment and Intervention for Childhoodand Adolescent Disorders focuses on the neuropsychologicalassessment and evidence-based practices available for assessing andtreating children living with the etiological and neurologicalcomponents of various disorders. Each chapter provides one or morecase studies along with helpful background information, assessmentresults, and recommendations based on assessment data.
Bridging science and practice, the book reviews the scientificliterature, research on clinical implications, and evidence-basedtreatment of such disorders as:
* Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
* Specific Language Impairment/Dysphasia
* Autism Spectrum Disorders
* Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
* Tourette Syndrome
* Traumatic Brain Injury
* Childhood Cancer
* Epilepsy
* Cerebrovascular Disease
* Low Birth Weight
* Environmental Toxin Exposure
* Neurotoxins, Pregnancy, and Subsequent Disorders
* Chromosomal Anomalies
* Neurocutaneous Disorders
* Metabolic Disorders
Each case study complements the content of each chapter byillustrating how the assessment process can inform interventionefforts for children. In addition, the cases humanize the effectsof various disorders and demonstrate the usefulness ofneuropsychological information in treatment and interventionplanning, especially within children's educational and socialcontexts.
Autor*in
Cynthia A. Riccio
Themen in »Neuropsychological Assessment and Intervention for Childhood and Adolescent Disorders«
Clinical Neuropsychology Educational & School Psychology Erziehungs- u. Schulpsychologie Klinische Neuropsychologie Psychologie Psychology