Developmental Neuropsychology
Developmental Neuropsychology by Otfried Spreen, published by Oxford University Press in 1995, is a comprehensive resource that provides an in-depth overview of child neuropsychology. This second edition spans 674 pages and is presented in English. The book begins with an introduction to the nervous system, offering a contemporary review of theories related to lateralization and sex differences, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of developmental neuropsychology.
Readers will find a thorough examination of various topics, including newborn and infant assessment, critical periods, and disorders of development such as anoxia and malnutrition. The text delves into functional disturbances, addressing issues like attentional disorders and language disorders, while also introducing new chapters on cognitive development and infant assessment. This edition incorporates updated information on attentional syndromes and conditions like Tourette’s syndrome, making it a valuable reference for those interested in medical, neurology, and psychology fields.
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A thorough revision of Human Developmental Neuropsychology, this book is the most detailed and complete overview of child neuropsychology available today. It begins with a brief introduction to the nervous system, including an up-to-date review of theories of lateralization and sex differences. The second part presents a discussion of newborn and infant assessment, critical periods, disconnection syndromes and other relevant issues in developmental neuropsychology. The next section deals with disorders of development, such as anoxia, malnutrition and head trauma, in detail. The final part offers a comprehensive discussion of functional disturbances, including neurological soft signs, attentional disorders, language disorders, and emotional and behavioral disorders. New to this edition are a chapter on newborn and infant assessment and a chapter on cognitive development in relation to brain functions. The text also includes new information on attentional syndromes, infant HIV infection and Tourette’s syndrome, among many other topics.
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