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 |
