Developmental Neuropsychology: A Clinical Approach (Brain, Behaviour and Cognition)
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (716 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1848722028 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 526 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Third, using a number of common childhood CNS disorders as examples, the authors develop a model which describes the complex interaction among biological, psychosocial and cognitive factors in the brain injured child. Second, processes of normal and abnormal cerebral and cognitive development are outlined and the concepts of brain plasticity and the impact of early CNS insult discussed. The authors focus on a number of areas. This new and fully updated edition of Developmental Neuropsychology: A Clinical Approach addresses key issues in child neuropsychology but differs from other books in the field in its emphasis on evidence-informed clinical practice rather than research issues. First, the text examines the natural history of childhood CNS insult, highlighting studies where children have been followed over time to determine the impact o
She is an NHMRC Senior Practitioner Fellow, and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences Australia, the Australian Psychological Society and the Australasian Society for the Study of Brain ImpairmentElisabeth Norman is an honorary member of the Melbourne School of Psychological SciencesDr Jacquiline Wrennall is a member of the Psychology Service at t
About the AuthorProfessor Vicki Anderson is a paediatric neuropsychologist with over 30 years' experience. In 2002 she was appointed Director of Psychology at the Royal Children's Hospital, and in 2005 she took up the position of Theme Director, Critical Care and Neurosciences Research at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute. She is an NHMRC Senior Practitioner Fellow, and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences Australia, the Australian Psychological Society and the Australasian Society for the Study of Brain ImpairmentElisabeth Norman is an honorary member of the Melbourne School of Psychological SciencesDr Jacquiline Wrennall is a member of the Psychology Service at the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne and an honorary member of the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences