Developmental Neuropsychology: A Clinical Approach

by Vicki Anderson, Elisabeth Northam, Jacquie Wrennall

This fully updated edition of Developmental A Clinical Approach addresses key issues in child neuropsychology with a unique emphasis on evidence-informed clinical practice rather than research issues. Although research findings are presented, they are described with emphasis on what is relevant for assessment, treatment and management of paediatric conditions. The authors focus on a number of areas. First, the text examines the natural history of childhood central nervous system (CNS) insult, highlighting studies where children have been followed over time to determine the impact of injury on ongoing development. 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. 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. Finally, principles of evidence-based assessment, diagnosis and intervention are discussed.

The text will be of use on advanced undergraduate courses in developmental neuropsychology, postgraduate clinical training programmes and for professionals working with children in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology and educational and rehabilitation contexts. The text is also an important reference for those working in paediatric research.

578 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 10, 2001

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought that this was going to be a interesting book to use for my University psychology studies.
Turns out this books isn’t that great. The chapters sound interesting but the way the material is described is just very confusing. All they do is sum up a bunch of scientific studies and their results. With no overal main point per chapter. Even the teachers themselves said the book was very pointless. So overall, I don’t recommend this book.