About the Book
Featuring contributions from leading experts, this volume provides an up-to-date review of neurological and other medical conditions that affect the neuropsychological functioning of children and adolescents. The book is structured for use as both an everyday reference and teaching tool. Included are state-of-the-art descriptions of a broad range of disorders, as well as theoretical and clinical perspectives. The epidemiology, neuropathology and pathophysiology, and neuropsychological consequences of specific conditions are described. The existing scientific literature is reviewed and critiqued from conceptual and methodological perspectives, and directions for future research are suggested.
Table of Contents:
Part I: Introduction. Dennis, Childhood Medical Disorders and Cognitive Impairment: Biological Risk, Time, Development, and Reserve. Part II: Primary Disorders of the Central Nervous System. Fletcher, Dennis, Northrup, Hydrocephalus. Williams, Sharp, Epilepsy. Morris, Krawiecki, Kullgren, Ingram, Kurczynski, Brain Tumors. Yeates, Closed-Head Injury. Anderson, Taylor, Meningitis. Moore, Denckla, Neurofibromatosis. Shapiro, Balthazor, Metabolic and Neurodegenerative Disorders. Dietrich, Environmental Neurotoxicants. Part III: Central Nervous System Dysfunction in Other Medical Disorders. Picard, Del Dotto, Breslau, Prematurity and Low Birthweight. Berch, Bender, Turner, Syndrome. Welsh, Pennington, Phenylketonuria. Waber, Mullenix, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Ris, Grueneich, Sickle Cell Disease. Rovet, Diabetes. Fennell, End-Stage Renal Disease. Aylward, Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Part IV: Clinical Implications and Applications. Bernstein, Developmental Neuropsychological Assessment. Baron, Clinical Implications and Practical Applications of Child Neuropsychological Evaluations. Part V: Commentary. Rourke, Review and Future Directions.
About the Author :
Keith Owen Yeates, PhD, ABPP-CN, The Ohio State University and Columbus Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH M. Douglas Ris, PhD, ABPP-CN, University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
H. Gerry Taylor, PhD, ABPP-CN, Case Western Reserve University and Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH
Foreword by Arthur Benton, PhD
Commentary by Byron P. Rourke, PhD, FRSC, ABPP-CN
Review :
"With its comprehensive and up-to-date reviews of conditions affecting neuropsychological functioning in children and adolescents, this volume is a testament to the rapid growth of knowledge in this area. For an edited text, it is exceptionally well organized and easy to read. The book will appeal equally to scientists and practitioners; not only neuropsychologists, but also neurologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, school psychologists, educators, and other allied health professionals. I will reach for this resource frequently in my own work, and it will be of tremendous value in my teaching of interns and fellows in clinical neuropsychology." --Ann C. Marcotte, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University "There has been a paucity of texts in the area of pediatric neuropsychology, particularly frustrating in light of the rapid evolution of the field over the past decade. This volume represents a critical and comprehensive addition to the literature. Expertly addressing the major pediatric neurological and neurobehavioral disorders, the text brings together a cast of eminent scholars and clinicians. It is thorough, straightforward, and integrates current research with theory and practice. An important and defining text." --Erin D. Bigler, PhD, ABPP/CN, Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
"This book is an admirable example of the fruits of...remarkable progress....The chapters of the book cover in detail and with uncommon acumen the behavioral sequelae of neurological and non-neurological diseases of children with which neuropsychologists are frequently called upon to deal. Presenting new findings and correcting mistaken assumptions, they reflect a new and higher level of understanding and judgment; this is bound to have a salutary influence on clinical practice." --From the Foreword by Arthur L. Benton, PhD
"This is an outstanding volume in the series 'The Science and Practice of Neuropsychology' edited by Robert A. Bornstein. The foreword by Benton aptly describes the volume as an admirable example of paediatric neuropsychology coming of age. It is a valuable contribution in every sense and as the editors anticipate, it should be a core text for anyone involved in paediatrics and child mental health at undergraduate, post-graduate and professional levels."--"Pediatric Rehabilitation"
"The authors are well known clinicians and scientists who have made important contributions to the scientific literature in their respective areas....As a practicing pediatric neuropsychologist, I regard this landmark volume as essential reading for those with an interest in pediatric neuropsychology. Psychiatrists who work with the aforementioned patient populations will find it a valuable reference on the expected cognitive strengths and weaknesses and behavioral characteristics of their patients. This information should improve their diagnostic acument and give them a broader appreciation of treatment issues and options."--"The Canadian Child Psychiatry Review"
., ."contains a great deal of valuable information regarding medical and neurological disorders that can influence the development of the central nervous system. The chapters are uniformly excellent and there are few pediatric neuropsychologists who would not find this publication to be of use. I found it to be one of the most interesting and informative books in the area of "medical" pediatric neuropsychology that I have had the opportunity toread."--"JINS (Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society)"
"This is an outstanding volume in the series 'The Science and Practice of Neuropsychology' edited by Robert A. Bornstein. The foreword by Benton aptly describes the volume as an admirable example of paediatric neuropsychology coming of age. It is a valuable contribution in every sense and as the editors anticipate, it should be a core text for anyone involved in paediatrics and child mental health at undergraduate, post-graduate and professional levels."--"Pediatric Rehabilitation"
"The authors are well known clinicians and scientists who have made important contributions to the scientific literature in their respective areas....As a practicing pediatric neuropsychologist, I regard this landmark volume as essential reading for those with an interest in pediatric neuropsychology. Psychiatrists who work with the aforementioned patient populations will find it a valuable reference on the expected cognitive strengths and weaknesses and behavioral characteristics of their patients. This information should improve their diagnostic acument and give them a broader appreciation of treatment issues and options."--"The Canadian Child Psychiatry Review"
.,."contains a great deal of valuable information regarding medical and neurological disorders that can influence the development of the central nervous system. The chapters are uniformly excellent and there are few pediatric neuropsychologists who would not find this publication to be of use. I found it to be one of the most interesting and informative books in the area of "medical" pediatric neuropsychology that I have had the opportunity to read."--"JINS (Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society)"
