Developmental Neuropsychology: A Clinical Approach

This updated edition of Developmental Neuropsychology: A Clinical Approach emphasizes evidence-informed clinical practice for child neuropsychology, covering the natural history of CNS insults, normal and abnormal development, brain plasticity, and the complex interactions between biological, psychosocial, and cognitive factors in brain-injured children. It is useful for advanced undergraduate courses, postgraduate clinical training, and professionals working with children in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and educational and rehabilitation contexts.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 576 pages
\n Publication date: 03 August 2018
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This extensively revised edition of Developmental Neuropsychology: A Clinical Approach delves into crucial aspects of child neuropsychology, placing a distinctive emphasis on evidence-informed clinical practice rather than solely focusing on research issues. While research findings are presented, they are contextualized with a clear emphasis on their relevance for assessment, treatment, and management of pediatric conditions. The authors delve into various areas, encompassing the natural history of childhood central nervous system (CNS) insults, highlighting studies that track the long-term effects of injury on ongoing development. The text then outlines the processes of normal and abnormal cerebral and cognitive development, exploring concepts such as brain plasticity and the impact of early CNS insults. By utilizing a series of common childhood CNS disorders as examples, the authors develop a comprehensive model that elucidates the intricate interplay between biological, psychosocial, and cognitive factors in the brain-injured child. Furthermore, the text discusses principles of evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and intervention, providing valuable insights for advanced undergraduate courses in developmental neuropsychology, postgraduate clinical training programs, and professionals engaged in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and educational and rehabilitation settings. Moreover, this text serves as an essential reference for those involved in pediatric research.

\n Weight: 970g\n
Dimension: 157 x 234 x 29 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781848722026\n
Edition number: 2 New edition\n