Description
| Product ID: | 9781462549443 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Pediatric Neuropsychology, Third Edition |
| Subtitle: | Research, Theory, and Practice |
| Authors: | Author: H. Gerry Taylor, Robin L. Peterson, Miriam H. Beauchamp, M. Douglas Ris, Keith Owen Yeates |
| Page Count: | 566 |
| Subjects: | Neurology and clinical neurophysiology, Neurology & clinical neurophysiology, Paediatric medicine, Paediatric medicine |
| Description: | 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Guilford Press |
| Publisher Name: | Guilford Publications |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-08-30 |