Handbook of Pediatric Neuropsychology

Abstract

This landmark reference book, Handbook of Pediatric Neuropsychology, covers all aspects of pediatric neuropsychology from a research-based perspective, while presenting an applied focus with practical suggestions and guidelines for clinical practice. Useful both as a training manual for graduate students and as a comprehensive reference for experienced practitioners, it is an essential resource for those dealing with a pediatric population. This handbook provides an extensive overview of the most common medical conditions that neuropsychologists encounter while dealing with pediatric populations. It also discusses school-based issues such as special education law, consulting with school staff, and reintegrating children back into mainstream schools. It contains contributions from over 100 well-respected authors who are leading researchers in their respective fields. Additionally, each of the 95 chapters includes an up-to-date review of available research, resulting in the most comprehensive text on pediatric neuropsychology available in a single volume. Key features of this volume include the following: Provides thorough information on understanding functional neuroanatomy and development, and on using functional neuroimaging; Highlights clinical practice issues, such as legal and ethical decision making, dealing with child abuse and neglect, and working with school staff; Describes a variety of professional issues that neuropsychologists confront during their daily practice, such as ethics, multiculturalism, child abuse, forensics, and psychopharmacology. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)