A thorough revision of Human Developmental Neuropsychology, this book is the most detailed and complete overview of child neuropsychology available today. It begins with a brief introduction to the nervous system, including an up-to-date review of theories of lateralization and sex differences. The second part presents a discussion of newborn and infant assessment, critical periods, disconnection syndromes and other relevant issues in developmental neuropsychology. The next section deals with disorders of development, such as anoxia, malnutrition and head trauma, in detail. The final part offers a comprehensive discussion of functional disturbances, including neurological soft signs, attentional disorders, language disorders, and emotional and behavioral disorders. New to this edition are a chapter on newborn and infant assessment and a chapter on cognitive development in relation to brain functions. The text also includes new information on attentional syndromes, infant HIV infection and Tourette's syndrome, among many other topics. Contents: Part I: Early-Life Neural and Cognitive Development 1. Principles of Neural Development 2. Chronology of Gross Neural Development 3. Development of Functional Systems 4. Cerebral Organization 5. Cognitive Development Part II: Issues in Developmental Neuropsychology 6. Newborn and Infant Assessment 7. Critical Periods, Plasticity and Recovery of Function 8. Disconnection Syndromes 9. Classification, Epidemiology, and Research Designs Part III: Disorders of Development and Their Consequences 10. Chromosomal and Genetic Disorders 11. Structural Abnormalities 12. Prematurity and Low Birth Weight 13. Infections 14. Toxic Damage 15. Nutritional Disorders 16. Anoxic Episodes 17. Traumatic Brain Injury 18. Focal Neurological Disorders 19. Convulsive Disorders 20. Hemispherectomy and Other Surgical Manipulations Part IV: Disturbances of Function 21. Soft Neurological Signs and Their Significance 22. Attentional Disorders and Hyperactivity 23. Motor, Sensorimotor, and Praxis Disorders 24. Visual Disorders 25. Auditory Disorders 26. Language Disorders 27. Developmental Handicap 28. Learning Disorders 29. Psychiatric Disorders |