This book provides the broadest, most detailed survey of child neuropsychology available today. The first part offers a brief introdution to the development of the nervous system, including an up-to-date review of theories of lateralisation and sex differences. Part II covers newborn and infant assessment, critical periods, disconnection syndromes and other relevant issues in developmental neuropsychology. PartIII discusses in detail disorders of development such as anoxia, malnutrition, and head trauma. Part IV deals with functional disturbances, including neurological soft signs, attentional disorders, language disorders and emotional and behavioural disorders. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. It includes new discussion of such conditions as infant HIV infection and Tourette's syndrome, as well as new chapters on newborn and infant assessment and on cognitive development in relation to brain functions.
Reviews
"Brilliant clarity....Will be welcomed by clinicians....Pediatricians, developmental neurobiologists, developmental and clinical psychologists, special educators, and naturally neuropsychologists all have much to gain from a consideration of its contents....This is an important text; it is authoritatively and exceptionally clearly written, and well-integrated with key facts. It should serve as a standard text book in courses on developmental clinical neuropsychology, exceptional children, special education, and pediatrics for years to come. Highly recommended." --Book Reviews in the Neurosciences "Truly impressive. It summarizes some 1600 references from very diverse fields and includes many goldmines of little-known material for the specialist."--Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science "Rich in information, covers a wide range of topics and provides a good neurological, pediatric, and pathological background for the neuropsychologist reader....A very useful addition to a virtually nonexistent literature." --Brain "This book should be on every shelf of every clinical psychologist interested in childhood neurological conditions and their behavioral manifestations....This is an extremely readable book, with excellent illustrations of key concepts and data, excellent typography, and a nice, non-condescending level of readability."--Perceptual and Motor Skills "This book addresses many issues relevant to those seeking a better understanding of developmental neuropsychology....Reading this book will help the [psychology] student master the vocabulary of child neuropsychology and the highlighted text makes sure that essential terminology is not overlooked....This book fills an important niche in the library of clinical and research child neuropsychologists....This book will be taken off the shelf frequently, and considered necessary reading by those for whom it was intended."--Child Neuropsychology



Book Information
ISBN 9780195067378
Author Otfried Spreen
Format Paperback
Page Count 688
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 1029g
Dimensions(mm) 167mm * 235mm * 31mm