The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy: Assessment and Management - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415130514 ISBN 13: 9780415130516

Publisher: Routledge, 1997

Synopsis

Psychological techniques have a major role to play in the treatment and management of epilepsy. The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy is the first comprehensive reference text written specifically from a psychological angle.
A team of experts review the latest research and give practical advice for the clinician in areas including neuropsychological assessment, the impact of anti-epileptic medication, behaviour problems in children with epilepsy, and the impact of epilepsy in people with learning disabilities.
A practical handbook for all psychologists working in the area, whether new to the field or more experienced, The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy will also provide a useful resource for research.

About this title

Synopsis:

It is becoming increasingly recognised that epilepsy is no longer the sole domain of the medical profession. In particular, over recent years the contribution made by psychologists to the understanding and treatment of this disorder has developed enormously. The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy addresses those psychological aspects of epilepsy that are important for both assessment and management. Following a brief introduction to epilepsy, its causes, classification and investigation, the topics addressed in detail by the book include: neuropsychological assessment, including a guide to developing an assessment protocol; memory deficits in epilepsy, their assessment and rehabilitation; the impact of anti-epileptic medication on cognition and behaviour; psychological disturbance associated with epilepsy; and behaviour problems in children with epilepsy. The book contains contributions form experts in the field and provides a review of the latest research findings. It will be a valuable handbook and a practical guide for all clinical psychologists working in the field of epilepsy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0415130514
• ISBN 13: 9780415130516
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 244
• Editor: Cull Christine