Executive Function and Dysfunction: Identification, Assessment and Treatment (Cambridge Medicine (Hardcover)) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521889766 ISBN 13: 9780521889766

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

Executive dysfunction occurs in many clinical conditions and has significant impact on multiple facets of life. This book summarizes executive function and dysfunction for practitioners, researchers and educators, covering lifespan development, assessment, impact and interventions. Drawing together clinical, neurobiological and developmental viewpoints, the authors summarize the latest research findings in practical and applied terms, and review conceptual approaches to assessing and identifying executive function and dysfunction. Several chapters are devoted to practical aspects of executive dysfunction, including research-based treatment strategies, educational implications, forensic cautions and intervention resources. Executive dysfunction in ADHD, LD, MR, autism, mood disorders, epilepsy, cancer and TBI is covered, with test performance, neuroimaging and clinical presentation for these clinical conditions. The book concludes with anticipation of future work in the field. This is a key reference for medical, psychological and educational professionals who work with children, adolescents and young adults in clinical and educational settings.

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Review:

'This book represents an important contribution to the quickly growing literature on executive functions in childhood and adolescence and will be useful to a variety of child clinicians, including pediatricians, neurologists, psychiatrists, and other neuropsychologists.' Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

Book Description:

Executive dysfunction occurs in many clinical conditions. This book summarizes relevant research about executive function development, specific disorders involving executive dysfunction, and assessment/treatment applications. Medical, psychological and educational professionals will find this book a practical volume for helping children, adolescents and young adults in clinical and academic settings.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0521889766
• ISBN 13: 9780521889766
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 318
• Editor: Hunter Scott J., Sparrow Elizabeth P.