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Overview
This practical volume covers all aspects of the neuropsychological assessment of children, adults, and the elderly. Three sections deal with-developmental considerations-the various neurobehavioral disorders-and specialized assessment of individual cognitive functions, including abstraction, memory, language, spatial perception, and motor skills. Two noteworthy chapters discuss neuropsychiatric disorders and assessment methods used in behavioral neurology.
This interdisciplinary book addresses not only the needs of neuropsychologists but also those of other psychologists and rehabilitation specialists as well.
The book contains black-and-white illustrations.
Synopsis
This practical volume covers all aspects of the neuropsychological assessment of children, adults, and the elderly. Three sections deal with-developmental considerations-the various neurobehavioral disorders-and specialized assessment of individual cognitive functions, including abstraction, memory, language, spatial perception, and motor skills. Two noteworthy chapters discuss neuropsychiatric disorders and assessment methods used in behavioral neurology.
This interdisciplinary book addresses not only the needs of neuropsychologists but also those of other psychologists and rehabilitation specialists as well.
Booknews
Details how brain function is assessed with behavioral or neuropsychological instruments, presenting approaches used by both clinical neuropsychologists and behavioral neurologists. Part I looks at developmental considerations and procedures for neuropsychological assessment across the lifespan. Part II discusses clinical considerations, with chapters on evaluation of conditions such as autism, head trauma, neurotoxic exposure, degenerative disorders, epilepsy, and neuropsychiatric disorders. Part III covers specialized assessment of functions such as abstract reasoning, memory, aphasia, spatial abilities, and motor skills. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.