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ABC of Neurodevelopmental Disorders An accessible and up-to-date discussion of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders ABC of Neurodevelopmental Disorders In ABC of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Dr Munib Haroon delivers an insightful and practical introduction to various neurodevelopmental conditions, as well as discussions about their most common comorbid mental health conditions. The author offers a broad overview of neurodiversity and neurodevelopmental disorders to help you understand how people who are neurodivergent may present in a clinical environment, how they should be assessed, and how they can best be managed. Each chapter provides a list of resources for further reading and for exploring these evolving, important, and fascinating topics in greater detail. You'll also find: A thorough introduction to ADHD, autism, intellectual developmental disorders, tics and Tourette's disorder, developmental co-ordination disorder and specific learning disorder An introduction to clinical and non-clinical outcomes for different neurodevelopmental disorders Chapters on the assessment of mental health conditions in children, young people and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders Discussion about the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders, including a specific chapter on this topic A standalone chapter on Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Aimed at doctors and mental health practitioners including community paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, addiction specialists, social workers and trainees in these fields. ABC of Neurodevelopmental Disorders will also benefit healthcare workers who regularly treat neurodivergent people in a variety of settings.

This book is the first of two volumes that aim to serve as a comprehensive guide for professionals working with neuropsychological interventions especially designed for children. This first volume presents the theoretical foundations, tips and guidelines for neuropsychologists to develop different interventions, such as stimulation and early intervention with a focus on promoting neuropsychological health; habilitation, appropriate for work with neurodevelopment disorders; and rehabilitation, in cases of structural alterations. In this sense, it reflects the editors'concern to provide material with practical tips, but theoretically grounded, and truly useful to professionals in clinical and also school contexts. This first volume is divided into two parts. The first addresses the theoretical and practical foundations of child neuropsychological assessment and intervention. Neuropsychological assessment is discussed, with a focus on its role in guiding intervention. Also, different types of interventions are presented, and a taxonomy is offered, according to its differential objectives of promotion or remediation and the target population (typical development, functional or structural alterations of the Nervous System), leading to the suggestion of three types of interventions in neuropsychology in both clinical and school contexts: 1) Early preventive Intervention; 2) Habilitation and 3) Rehabilitation. Cognitive stimulation in different contexts, such as school, family and clinical, is also discussed, exploring how teachers and parents can also collaborate in intervention processes, expanding the possibilities for action beyond the clinical context. A section concludes by addressing the importance of the feedback and the neuropsychological assessment report.The second part focuses specifically on stimulation and rehabilitation, offering chapters that target specific skills such as attention, memory, executive functions and academic skills, among others. The chapters summarize evidence, bring tips and illustrate existing materials and programs, in a continuous articulation between theory-evidence-practice. Originally published in Portuguese and now available in English, Neuropsychological Interventions for Children – Volumes 1 and 2 will be of interest to professionals working with neuropsychology in clinical and school contexts. It will also be useful in neuropsychology teaching contexts (specialization courses in neuropsychology and related areas) and for students and professionals in interface areas, such as Psychology, Education, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy among others. The translation of the original Portuguese version of this book into English was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content.

Esta obra indaga en la intersección entre la neurociencia y la educación, con un enfoque interdisciplinario para mejorar la práctica docente y abordar los retos actuales en el aula, y se analizan las últimas investigaciones en neurociencia aplicada a la educación. Asimismo, se explora cómo el conocimiento sobre el funcionamiento del cerebro puede revolucionar las metodologías docentes, permitiendo diseñar entornos de aprendizaje más inclusivos y efectivos. Desde estrategias para promover la atención y la memoria hasta el uso de tecnologías emergentes, se descubrirán las herramientas y prácticas más innovadoras para potenciar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. Nos dirigimos a educadores, pedagogos, psicólogos y a todas las personas interesadas en transformar la educación desde una perspectiva basada en la evidencia científica. Con un lenguaje accesible y ejemplos prácticos, este libro ofrece un puente entre la neurociencia y la pedagogía, proporcionando ideas concretas y aplicables en el aula, con las que se estarán consolidando las líneas de partida para enfrentar los desafíos del aprendizaje del siglo xxi y desarrollar todo el potencial de los estudiantes.

Understanding Your Child's Brain simplifies the neuroscience behind what is going on in a child's brain during the first six years of life to help parents develop the full intellectual and emotional potential of their children. The book starts with an accessible explanation of the pillars and principals to understanding the child's brain. It then provides tools to helps parents communicate more effectively with, nurture empathy in, and enforce rules and positive behaviours for their children. Examining how to develop the emotional intelligence of children as well as their intellect, the chapters examine how to raise children based on trust, assertiveness, and fearlessness, while also providing support and exercises in improving language, memory, creativity, and self-control.This book offers parents and educators practical solutions to parenting problems and realistic advice for ensuring the healthy emotional and intellectual development of their children. It will also be relevant to all mental health professionals who want to be more assertive when talking to parents about their child's problems and growth.

Written expressly for non-neuropsychologists, this book offers a concise, friendly introduction to the developing brain and its functions. Stephen R. Hooper renders complex concepts accessible as he describes the structure of the brain and the workings of the nervous system. The book explains how findings from neuropsychological assessments can help educators and clinicians to better understand and remediate children's difficulties. A range of neurodevelopmental and medical conditions that affect learning and behavior from early childhood through adolescence are explored through a neuropsychological lens. Helpful features include key Take-Home Points distilled from the chapters and recommended print and online resources.

This book explores the interrelationship of genetics, the environment, or both, in the causation of three neurodevelopmental disorders: autism/autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), and cerebral palsy (CP). It links common clinical problems in developmental pediatrics and pediatric neurology to current concepts and translational research advances in developmental neurosciences, medical genetics, and related disciplines. The first section of the book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of development of the brain, including topics such as neuronal stem cells, epigenetics, and the influence of the prenatal environment. The next three sections analyze the epidemiology, diagnosis, interventions, and controversies and research directions associated with each of the three neurodevelopmental disorders. It also examines co-morbidities common to all three disorders, such as disturbed sleep, seizures, behavioral disorders, and pain. It concludes by highlighting the impact of ASD, FASD, and CP on family dynamics and provides tools and resources based on foundational concepts such as neuroethics, bioinformatics, community engagement, and advocacy. Learning objectives, key points, clinical vignettes, and multiple choice questions are incorporated throughout the book. With its comprehensive treatment of disease mechanisms, genetics, and pathophysiology associated with these disorders and its discussion of potential therapies and novel treatments, Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics: Genetic and Environmental Influences is an essential resource for developmental pediatricians, child neurologists, fellows, residents and graduate students.

Es difícil educar a las generaciones que han nacido en un mundo hiperactivo y diseñado tecnológicamente. Sin embargo, los seres humanos somos la única especie capaz de enseñar a su descendencia a ser felices. La evolución ha diseñado nuestros cerebros para adaptarnos, interactuar y conectar con otros desde la bondad. Es hora de transformar la educación y derribar los argumentos que sobrevaloran la importancia de los logros, el individualismo y la competitividad en edades increíblemente tempranas. Es hora de dejar de no visualizar el sentimiento de desconexión que experimentan día a día niños y adolescentes. Hoy sabemos que la tecnología no les hace verdaderamente felices y la neurociencia lo confirma. Urge darles una vida significativa que aleje de sus vidas el sentimiento de sentirse aislados, sin deseo de tener conexiones positivas y partidos interiormente. Educar para la felicidad responsable es, en este sentido, el gran reto de la educación.

Booth, Murphy, and Zebracki present exciting new critical insight on neuropsychological theory and its influence on clinical practice in this accessible and forward-looking publication. With new research and theory on brain-behaviour relationships supported by instructive case studies, this Practical Guide demonstrates how neuroscience and other important factors are driving clinical formulation in paediatric neuropsychology. Rather than being constricted by conventional pathology, this book invites the reader to consider typical and atypical development as nuanced processes. The content serves to inform readers on assessment and intervention for children with commonly occurring and rare conditions, which require close and complex multidisciplinary collaboration.

The latest edition of the gold standard in school neuropsychology references In the newly revised Second Edition of Best Practices in School Neuropsychology: Guidelines for Effective Practice, Assessment, and Evidence-Based Intervention, a team of psychological experts delivers a thoroughly updated treatment of modern issues and challenges in school neuropsychology. The editors provide comprehensive discussions of current assessment and intervention models, best practices in assessing cognitive processes, and the important task of collaborating with parents, educators, and other professionals. This latest edition includes: Explorations of the unique challenges posed by working with culturally diverse student populations Clinical advice for learning specialists and neuropsychologists engaged with special populations and students with academic disabilities, processing deficits, or medical disorders New chapters on assessment and intervention with children suffering from trauma or substance abuse Perfect for psychologists, neuropsychologists, clinicians, and academics working in or studying school environments, Best Practices in School Neuropsychology is a must-read reference for practitioners working with children and students who seek a one-stop reference for evidence-informed assessment and intervention guidelines.

Pediatric Neuropsychology: Perspectives in an Ambulatory Care Setting provides an overview of the most commonly seen disorders in outpatient settings including ADHD, Autism, congenital heart disease, blood cancer and hematologic conditions, brain tumors, and epilepsy. Each chapter provides up-to-date information on these pediatric neurodevelopmental and medical disorders, including a review of the neuroanatomic contributions as well as an overview of the neuropsychological findings. Alongside the neuroanatomic and neuropsychological underpinnings, case examples and intervention recommendations are provided for parents, educators and others who work with these populations, to enhance the ecological validity of neuropsychological assessments.With reference to the latest diagnostic criteria, this book is an invaluable resource for neuropsychologists or neuropsychology students whose work includes pediatric patients with neurodevelopmental and neuro medical disorders. It is designed to provide practical information but also the most up to date research in neurobiological and neuroanatomical contributions of these disorders to inform the practitioner and enhance the care provided to their pediatric patients.

Recognized as the definitive reference and text on the relationship between brain health and behavior in children and adolescents, this volume is now in a third edition with 75% new material, including major updates throughout and numerous new chapters. Leading experts provide a neuropsychological perspective on medical, neurological, genetic, and developmental disorders that are frequently seen in clinical practice. The volume examines the impact of each condition on the developing brain; explores associated cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial impairments; and shows how the science translates into achieving better outcomes for children. New to This Edition •Reflects 12 years of significant research advances and the expanding role of pediatric neuropsychologists; increased attention to evidence-based intervention throughout. •Chapters on additional medical and neurodevelopmental conditions: pediatric stroke, congenital heart disease, type 1 diabetes, and movement disorders. •Section on genetic disorders: fragile X, Williams syndrome, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, and Down syndrome. •Section on emergent and controversial conditions: nonverbal learning disabilities, dysexecutive syndrome, pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, and sluggish cognitive tempo.

En este estudio nos centramos en el constructo “función ejecutiva” debido al espectacular avance de las neurociencias, en general, y de la neuropsicología, en particular, acompañado de un creciente interés por comprender las funciones y los sustratos neuronales de los procesos cognitivos más complejos.

Ne ratez pas ce guide clinique à la pointe de la neuropsychologie développementale!La neuropsychologie développementale a largement évolué au cours de ces dernières décennies. Il ne s'agit plus simplement d'appliquer, à des enfants, les cadres théoriques qui définissent les troubles acquis de l'adulte. Aujourd'hui, cette discipline intègre les apports de la psychologie du développement cognitif et des neurosciences développementales pour comprendre les troubles cognitifs et comportementaux ou les difficultés d'apprentissage, en lien avec des atteintes cérébrales, des troubles génétiques, métaboliques ou résultant d'un développement atypique avec une origine cérébrale supposée. Se nourrissant des nouvelles avancées dans ce domaine, plusieurs experts du développement cognitif offrent, sous la direction de Marie-Pascale Noël, le guide incontournable à la pratique clinique du neuropsychologue de l'enfant. Chapitre par chapitre, les étapes du bilan neuropsychologique sont présentées. Pour chaque fonction cognitive à évaluer, les experts présentent clairement la théorie et les outils nécessaires. Ils illustrent ensuite leurs propos de cas cliniques, qu'ils analysent et explicitent. Un ouvrage de référence sur la neuropsychologie de l'enfant, alliant théorie et pratique! CE QU'EN PENSE LA CRITIQUE'Sous la direction de Marie-Pascale Noël, Maître de recherches FNRS à la Faculté de psychologie et des sciences de l'éducation de UCLouvain, plusieurs experts du développement cognitif se nourrissent des nouvelles avancées dans ce domaine pour proposer un guide incontournable à la pratique clinique du neuropsychologue de l'enfant.'- FNRS News'Un ouvrage de référence sur la neuropsychologie de l'enfant, alliant théorie et pratique!'- Hôpital Pierre JanetÀ PROPOS DE L'AUTEUREMarie-Pascale Noël est docteure en psychologie, chercheuse qualifiée au Fonds national de la recherche scientifique belge et professeure à l'Université catholique de Louvain. Auteure d'une centaine d'articles scientifiques dans le domaine de la neuropsychologie, elle est également responsable du Centre de consultations psychologiques spécialisées en neuropsychologie et logopédie de l'enfant de Louvain-la-Neuve.

Evaluation and Treatment of Neuropsychologically Compromised Children: Understanding Clinical Applications Post Luria and Reitan defines what executive functions are, discusses differences in executive functioning between normative children and those with special education needs, identifies how best to perform neuropsychological assessments of executive function using both qualitative and quantitative measures, and presents the best treatment interventions for improvement. The book makes special note of the contributions of A.R. Luria, from Russia, and Ralph M. Reitan, from the US as the'fathers'of modern neuropsychology to help readers understand current advances in theory and clinical applications relating to executive function. Describes executive functioning in normative and special needs children Outlines the contributions of Luria and Reitan, relating them to current developments in executive function Integrates qualitative and quantitative assessment measures Covers ADHD and executive functioning Includes children of all ages through teens

Cette deuxième édition du Traité de neuropsychologie de l'enfant présente les connaissances théoriques et empiriques d'un domaine qui a évolué de manière importante au cours de la dernière décennie. L'équipe internationale d'auteurs réunie dans ce livre examine en détail les caractéristiques sémiologiques, théoriques et cliniques actuelles d'un très vaste ensemble de pathologies rencontrées en neuropsychologie de l'enfant, des troubles développementaux et des apprentissages aux lésions cérébrales acquises, en passant par les troubles épileptiques et les syndromes neurogénétiques. Richement illustré, ce livre met également l'accent sur les outils d'évaluation et de rééducation, en présentant : des inventaires des principaux outils d'évaluation actuellement disponibles ; une analyse critique des méthodes rééducatives récentes.

A concise, up-to-date review of school neuropsychological assessment that covers effective treatment planning The third edition of Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment offers a practical and concise overview of neuropsychological practice in schools and other pediatric clinical settings and clearly explains how to identify the need for testing. The book shows how to collect a neurodevelopmental history, choose appropriate assessment instruments, effectively evaluate students, and accurately interpret results. The third edition has been revised and updated to include the most recent advances in the field such as major neuropsychological test batteries for children, including NEPSY-II, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition integrated, and Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System. In addition, the new edition contains updated online tools, including sample case studies, searchable databases of neuropsychological tests classified by processing area and conceptual model, a neuropsychological processing concerns checklist in both English and Spanish, and sample report shells with tables. Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book is designed to help busy practitioners and school psychologists quickly acquire the knowledge and skills they need to make optimal use of major psychological assessment instruments. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered. Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment, Third Edition contains unmatched guidance and direction for school psychologists and other mental health professionals who serve educators, school children, and their families.

This fully updated edition of Developmental Neuropsychology: A Clinical Approach addresses key issues in child neuropsychology with a unique emphasis on evidence-informed clinical practice rather than research issues. Although research findings are presented, they are described with emphasis on what is relevant for assessment, treatment and management of paediatric conditions. The authors focus on a number of areas. First, the text examines the natural history of childhood central nervous system (CNS) insult, highlighting studies where children have been followed over time to determine the impact of injury on ongoing development. Second, processes of normal and abnormal cerebral and cognitive development are outlined and the concepts of brain plasticity and the impact of early CNS insult discussed. Third, using a number of common childhood CNS disorders as examples, the authors develop a model which describes the complex interaction among biological, psychosocial and cognitive factors in the brain-injured child. Finally, principles of evidence-based assessment, diagnosis and intervention are discussed. The text will be of use on advanced undergraduate courses in developmental neuropsychology, postgraduate clinical training programmes and for professionals working with children in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology and educational and rehabilitation contexts. The text is also an important reference for those working in paediatric research.

Gracias a la neurociencia, los educadores tenemos la oportunidad de llevar a cabo nuevas prácticas y estrategias conscientes para ayudar a un óptimo desarrollo del cerebro del niño. La calidad del cuidado y la atención aumenta considerablemente cuando se comprenden los motivos por los que se deben realizar determinadas acciones. Este libro ofrece hallazgos clave de la neurociencia, en forma clara y concisa, que explican por qué determinados comportamientos, entornos y prácticas pueden ser tan útiles para asegurar la evolución normal y saludable del cerebro en desarrollo. Además, también encontraremos más de 50 estrategias fáciles de aprender y poner en práctica en entornos de atención temprana y en aulas de primera infancia.

This comprehensive volume brings together international experts involved in applying and developing understanding of Working Memory in the context of a variety of neurodevelopmental disorders, neurocognitive disorders, and depressive disorders. Each chapter provides a description of the disorder and investigates the Working Memory and related Executive Function deficits. It goes on to provide a neurological profile, before exploring the impact of the disorder in daily functions, the current debates related to this disorder, and the potential effects of medication and intervention. Through combining coverage of theoretical understanding, methods of assessment, and different evidence-based intervention programs, the book supports clinical assessment and management of poor Working Memory. It is essential reading for students in neurodevelopmental disorders, atypical development and developmental psychopathology as well as allied health professionals, clinicians and those working with children in education and healthcare settings.

Eva Rass, a leading expert on the work of Allan Schore, presents a collection that provides an overview of his core ideas and makes accessible the evolution of his thought. Including interviews and original papers, as well as integrating his ideas with research in psychoanalysis, developmental psychology, biology and developmental psychopathology, this book provides an in-depth introduction to Schore's theories.Allan Schore: Setting the Course of Development represents a major contribution to the understanding of Schore's often dense and complex work. The choice of papers, interviews and subject matter is structured and instructive, while the content captures both the depth and breadth of Schore's ideas, including important extensions into other fields, like paediatrics, social works and family law. Schore's contribution to the advancing knowledge base – pioneering the paradigm shift in researchers'focus in psychopathogenesis from the cognitive verbal left brain to the affective, preverbal right brain – is here made accessible to a far greater readership. The book will be of interest to all practitioners, researchers, educators and policy makers dealing with the critically important and broad field of mental health service delivery and prevention of mental illness for those'at risk', particularly psychoanalysts, psychoanalytic psychotherapists and counsellors.

Neuropsychological and psychological evaluations in school settings are often rich in detail about a child's cognitive, academic and emotional functions, and come with specific recommendations to support the child's performance in school. However, there is often a gap between the assessment results and the implementation of the recommendations, since learning specialists and teachers frequently do not have the means to both interpret and implement the recommendations. This manual presents clear and specific guidelines for school counselors and teachers to decode and put into practice evaluation findings. The book begins by describing various functional domains that are assessed in a neuropsychological evaluation, and then notes how to recognize behavior and learning styles impacted by difficulty in one of more of the domains. Furthermore, it outlines activities that could be used in the classroom or other environments to support a child's weaknesses, develop new skills, or appear to particular strengths. Finally, ready-to-use worksheets and activities are offered. This is an essential tool for school psychologists, special education teachers, and learning specialists and counselors.

Neuropsychological Evaluation of the Child: Domains, Methods, and Case Studies, Second Edition, is an updated and expanded desk reference that retains the first edition's organizational structure, strong practical focus, and lifespan developmental perspective. It is a unique compilation of published and unpublished pediatric neuropsychological test normative data that contains extensive discussion of assessment methods and case formulation. Added for the first time are instructive clinical case vignettes that explicate brain-behavior relationships in youth, from preschool-age through adolescence. These cases illustrate immediate and late effects that result from common and rare medical diseases and psychological disorders, and highlight key issues that arise when examining a child's maturational trajectory and brain-behavioral relationships using convergence profile analysis. Part I, Child Neuropsychology: Current Status, contains four introductory chapters regarding definitions, education and training, and professional roles; reasons for referral; typical and atypical brain development; and clinical practice considerations. In Part II, Clinical Issues, discussion covers the procedural steps of neuropsychological assessment, behavioral assessment techniques, observational data, and oral and written communication of results. These chapters are followed in Part III, Domains and Tests, by extended coverage of topics and tests related to the major neuropsychological domains: intelligence, executive function, attention and processing speed, language, motor and sensory-perceptual function, visuoperceptual, visuospatial and visuoconstructional function, and learning and memory. A final chapter addresses deception in childhood, reasons why a child might reduce effort and invalidate assessment, and the use of performance validity tests, symptom validity tests, and embedded validity indicators to assess noncredible effort. Each of the 16 chapters includes definitions, theoretical concepts, models, and assessment techniques that are essential knowledge for clinical and research pediatric neuropsychologists.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children and Adolescents provides an innovative perspective on developmental disorders in youth, one focused on embracing and working with the'messiness'and many variables at play in child and adolescent development. The volume's approach is aligned with the NIMH Research Domain Criteria project, which hopes to move away from categorical diagnosis toward multidimensional analysis. Each chapter focuses on a particular aspect of development, cluster of diagnoses, or clinical concern. The book also emphasizes humility, an awareness of diversity and difference without stigma, and support for collaborative and integrative healthcare. This is an essential volume for practitioners hoping to improve how they evaluate and treat developmental disorders in children.

Lo sapevi che i bambini mangiando correttamente possono, oltre che mantenersi e crescere in salute, migliorare e guarire dalle tipiche malattie dell'infanzia e dell'adolescenza?E che un'alimentazione adeguata può migliorare i risultati scolastici di tuo figlio, aumentare le sue possibilità di essere felice, arricchire il suo umore e il suo comportamento, affinare la memoria e la concentrazione e innalzare il quoziente intellettivo?Cosa aspetti allora? Smettila di far mangiare schifezze a tuo figlio!Due dei nutrizionisti più conosciuti ed esperti a livello internazionale ci presentano, in maniera chiara e corredata da ricerche scientifiche, i loro consigli su:-quali sono i cibi corretti e quali sono da evitare;-cosa mangiare per migliorare la sua salute fisica ed emotiva, oltre che per superare patologie specifiche come allergie, asma, insonnia, obesità, iperattività, eczemi, dermatiti, malattie da raffreddamento, influenze, disturbi del comportamento e altre ancora;-l'alimentazione senza glutine e senza caseina per bimbi autistici.Una guida completa e autorevole alla crescita sana dei bambini e ragazziGli autoriPatrick Holford è uno dei più grandi esperti di nutrizione e in questo campo è considerato un'autorità mondiale. È autore di numerosi libri su questo argomento.Nel 1984 Holford ha fondato The Institute for Optimum Nutrition (Istituto per la Nutrizione Ottimale), organizzazione indipendente che, oltre alla ricerca, si dedica alla formazione dei nutrizionisti e alla divulgazione dei principi di un'alimentazione sana.Negli ultimi anni Holford ha concentrato le sue ricerche sugli effetti della nutrizione sull'intelligenza e l'efficienza mentale.Deborah Colson, nutrizionista clinica, è specializzata nel trattamento dei bambini con problemi comportamentali e di apprendimento. Ha frequentato la Scuola quadriennale di Specializzazione in psicoterapia cognitiva Studi Cognitivi di Milano diretta dalla dott.ssa Sandra Sassaroli, in seguito alla quale ha ottenuto l'abilitazione all'esercizio della professione di Psicoterapeuta. E'iscritta all'Albo degli Psicologi della Lombardia dal 1999 con il n. 5282, e all'Albo degli Psicoterapeuti dal 2005.

This first-of-its-kind volume revisits current findings on ADHD in terms of classic thinking on developmental neuropsychology for a more rounded concept of brain disorganization. Insights from Freud, Janet, John Hughlings Jackson, and other pioneers help identify mechanisms (e.g., the primitive reflexes) that can cause children with ADHD to be prone to cognitive dissociation when exposed to stressful environments. The authors'model of the developing distracted brain pinpoints effects of stress on cognitive and affective functions, most notably attention and memory, and suggests situations in which stimuli may facilitate integration between brain and mind. This expanded knowledge opens out new educational possibilities for vulnerable students as well as new opportunities for therapeutic breakthroughs for children with ADHD. Included in the coverage: · Definition, diagnosis, and epidemiology of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder. · Historical and recent research on ADHD. · Attentional functions, executive dysfunctions, and stress, implications for ADHD. · Neural dissolution, dissociation, and stress in ADHD. · Attention, brain-mind integration and ADHD. · Implications for education and therapy of ADHD children. ADHD, Stress, and Development ably synthesizes past and current understanding into a robust framework with implications for real-world practice. It offers practitioners and researchers new perspectives and future directions in neuropsychology, psychiatry, child and school psychology, and pediatrics.

A côté des tests cognitifs classiques ou des épreuves projectives se sont développées de nouvelles méthodes d'évaluation des troubles de l'enfant prenant appui sur la neuropsychologie. Après un exposé des données de base de la neuropsychologie infantile, la troisième édition de cet ouvrage, enrichie et actualisée, détaille les procédures d'évaluation à mettre en oeuvre : elle décrit les principaux syndromes et fournit une dizaine de cas cliniques détaillés.