This compendium is a comprehensive reference manual containing an extensive selection of instruments developed to measure a range of neurological conditions, both progressive and non-progressive...
There are critical issues facing the neuropsychological community, such as inadequate reimbursement for services, a lack of familiarity among public policy makers regarding the science and practice of neuropsychology, and a lack of public policy awareness among professional neuropsychologists. Advoc..
This book provides a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art assistive technology for each cognitive domain, and contributes to our understanding of the compensatory treatments available for cognitive impairment. It bridges the fields of neuropsychology and technology in order to advance the field ..
Autistic people are empirically and scientifically identified as living in a fragmented, alternate reality, without a coherent continuous self. This book presents recent neuropsychological research and its implications for existing theories of autism, selfhood, and identity, challenging common assum..
The book begins by considering the epidemiology, causes and structural neuropathology of closed head injury, considers the impact of closed head injury and finally details the outcome, mechanisms for recovery and rehabilitation...
Clinical Neuropsychological Foundations of Schizophrenia is the first practitioner-oriented source of information on the neuropsychology of schizophrenia. This volume demonstrates the growth in what is known about cognition in schizophrenia, its assessment, and how this informs clinical practice. It..
Clinical Neuropsychological Foundations of Schizophrenia is the first practitioner-oriented source of information on the neuropsychology of schizophrenia. This volume demonstrates the growth in what is known about cognition in schizophrenia, its assessment, and how this informs clinical practice. It..
This volumes provides expert reviews of research involving new neurobehavioral syndromes defined as illnesses that first appeared, or were reconceptualized, during the twentieth century.These new disorders are reviewed with regard to their neurocognitive characteristics, causes, and outcomes to give..
Cultural Diversity studies the relationship between culture and neuropsychology. Its goal is to examine salient aspects of this relationship and assist in bringing the issue of culture and cultural diversity to the forefront of neuropsychological..
The effect of neurological disease on emotional function has been a relatively neglected area of study in the modern era. Yet many forms of neurological diseases cause a variety of symptoms ranging from depression, anxiety, loss of motivation, loss of empathy, and emotional lability, with major impa..