Down syndrome is one of the most commonly occurring developmental disorders and it is now possible to conceptualize and define opportunities for neurocognitive rehabilitation for those with the condition. This book describes how early cognitive intervention in children with Down syndrome can be carried out, and can reduce, or compensate for, the major deficits characteristic of the condition. This comprehensive account relates the neurocognitive approach to the major therapeutic endeavors in the neighboring fields of neurogenetics, experimental environmental enrichment, molecular genetics, pharmacology, pediatrics and cardiology for infants with Down syndrome. Neurocognitive Rehabilitation of Down Syndrome provides the guidance required to establish effective rehabilitation programs, and is essential reading for developmental clinicians, pediatricians, neuropsychologists and other health professionals.

Describes how early cognitive intervention in children with Down syndrome can reduce, or compensate for, the major characteristic deficits.

About the Author
Jean-Adolphe Rondal PhD is Emeritus Professor of Psycholinguistics and Neuropsychology of Language at the University of Liege, Belgium and Professor at the International School of the Pontifical Salesian University, Venice, Italy. Juan Perera PhD is Director of the Centro Principe de Asturias, University of the Balearic Islands, Mallorca, Spain. Donna Spiker PhD is General Manager of the Early Childhood Program, Center for Education and Human Services, SRI International, Menlo Park, CA, USA.


Book Information
ISBN 9781107400436
Author Jean-Adolphe Rondal
Format Paperback
Page Count 252
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 430g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 157mm * 13mm