A link between neurological abnormalities in childhood and their cognitive-behavioral manifestations normally diagnosed and treated by psychologists and psychiatrists. The 21 contributors, reviewing technical information from both fields, provide clinical and educational reviews of the diagnosis and treatment of neurobehavioral disorders, including language disorders, mental retardation, autism, abnormalities of consciousness (a persistent vegetative state), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, progressive brain disorders, epilepsy, brain tumors, and AIDS. The concluding chapter focuses on behavioral therapy in the light of new neurological understanding. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
This book assembles, for the first time, information required for the recognition, understanding, and treatment of behavioral problems resulting from neurological conditions. Its focus is two-pronged: 1) on conditions where cognitive-behavioral manifestations are major symptoms, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, and developmental language disorder; and 2) on conditions where these symptoms are significant but secondary, such as brain tumors, epilepsy, and AIDS.
This multi-authored guide also outlines effective approaches to behavioral therapy for these conditions. Pediatric Behavioral Neurology is an excellent resource for practitioners whose work demands knowledge of the symptoms, signs, and treatment of behavioral and cognitive disorders caused by brain abnormalities. It is comprehensive, yet concise and easy to use.
