Multiple Sclerosis: Understanding the Cognitive Challenges by Nicholas LaRocca

by Nicholas LaRocca

Despite the prevalence of disabling cognitive symptoms among people living with multiple sclerosis, there is a dearth of literature on this important topic. Multiple Sclerosis: Understanding the Cognitive Challenges is the first comprehensive discussion of MS-related cognitive dysfunction, including the changes that can occur, their assessment and treatment, and strategies for dealing with their impact in daily life.

Written by two clinical psychologists with special expertise in MS, and with contributions by two leading neuropsychologists, the book answers all questions patients may have about their condition, including:

A definition of cognition and discussion of the processes that underlie human thought
The emotional and social impact of cognitive changes
The neuropsychological evaluation of cognitive symptoms
Detailed overview of treatment options
Vignettes describing the real-life experiences of a person with cognitive dysfunction
Extensive references to the scientific literature

Combining detailed, referenced advice with hands-on strategies for living, this is the only book to provide in-depth information about cognitive dysfunction. It will be an invaluable reference to patients, families, and caregivers, as well as health professionals who care for people with MS.

Paperback

First published July 29, 2006

Reviews

[Nick · Rating 4 out of 5]

My wife has MS and some of the associated cognitive problems. So I read this book to get a better understanding of how those problems affect her daily routines, work and family life. We ended up discussing much of the book together as I read through it. We both appreciated the straight-forward information and the guidance on how to work around cognitive challenges. Although my wife already recognized most of her cognitive problems, we were able to hone in on a couple we hadn’t noticed before. Even better, we picked up a few remediation techniques that we hadn’t thought of before. This book is concise but informative, plainly written and references plenty of other research and literature for you to expand your personal research to.

[Bess · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this book soon after my first diagnosis of neurological diseases,MS, in 2007, and lent to someone and never got it back. But l do remember it being very good and helpful, esp. for someone newly diagnosed. It’s a common disease but affects people very differently and the author did a good job of covering the many different challenges that the disease can present.