Pediatric Neuropsychology Second Edition Research, Theory, and Practice

Keith Owen Yeates, Bruce F. Pennington, M. Douglas Ris, H. Gerry Taylor

The most comprehensive, authoritative reference of its kind, this acclaimed work examines a wide range of acquired, congenital, and developmental brain disorders and their impact on childrens neuropsychological functioning. Leading experts present stateoftheart knowledge about how each condition affects the developing brain; the nature and severity of associated cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial impairments; and effective approaches to clinical evaluation and treatment planning. New to This Edition Reflects significant scientific advances. Many new topics and authors, plus an additional coeditor, Bruce F. Pennington. Expanded focus now covers developmental disorders as well as medical disorders. Chapters on math, reading, and language disabilities; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; autism; and intellectual disabilities. A chapter on evidence based neuropsychological interventions. Includes medical disorders not covered in prior edition acute disseminated encephalomyelitis and multiple sclerosis tuberous sclerosis; childhood stroke and fetal alcohol syndrome.

2009

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$153.00

The Jossey Bass Reader on the Brain and Learning

Intro By Kurt Fisher 20 Plus Contributors

This comprehensive reader presents an accessible overview of recent brain research and contains valuable insights into how students learn and how we should teach them. It includes articles from the top thinkers in both the brain science and K-12 education fields, such as Joseph LeDoux, Howard Gardner, Sally Shaywitz, and John Bransford. This rich and varied volume offers myriad perspectives on the brain, mind, and education, and features twenty-six chapters in seven primary areas of interest: An overview of the brain The brain-based learning debate Memory, cognition, and intelligence Emotional and social foundations The arts When the brain works differently

2008

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$52.95