Child Neuropsychology Books

New and Published Books

1. Developmental Neuropsychology

   By Janna Glozman

   Series: Explorations in Developmental Psychology

   Developmental Neuropsychology draws upon the research of Alexander Luria and Lev Vygotsky to present a comprehensive study of developmental neuropsychology from a Russian, and Western perspective. Janna Glozman offers a fresh and accessible analysis of Luria and Vygotsky’s collaboration, which...

   Published December 12th 2012 by Routledge
2. A Casebook of Ethical Challenges in Neuropsychology

   Edited by Shane S. Bush

   Series: Studies on Neuropsychology, Development, and Cognition

   The American Psychological Association published a revision of the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct in 2002.This text, a companion to the 2002 text Ethical Issues in Clinical Neuropsychology by Bush and Drexler, presents the reader with common ethical challenges in...

   Published November 14th 2012 by Taylor & Francis
3. Current Issues in Developmental Disorders

   Edited by Chloë Marshall

   Series: Current Issues in Developmental Psychology

   Cognitive development in children is a highly complex process which, while remarkably resilient, can be disrupted in a variety of ways. This volume focuses on two types of neurodevelopmental disorder: syndromic conditions such as fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome, Williams syndrome and...

   Published August 13th 2012 by Psychology Press
4. Pediatric Neuropsychology

   The Stein Family Fellow and Drexel University Symposium

   Edited by Douglas Chute, Brian Daly, Tania Giovannetti, T. Andrew Zabel

   Series: Special Issues of The Clinical Neuropsychologist

   The Stein Fellow and Drexel University Pediatric Neuropsychology Symposium was held in collaboration with the Philadelphia Neuropsychology Society in November 2010. Pediatric Neuropsychology is a rapidly growing and dynamic subspecialty dealing with the normal and abnormal development of the human...

   Published October 11th 2011 by Psychology Press
5. Handbook of Child Language Disorders

   Edited by Richard G. Schwartz

   The Handbook of Child Language Disorders provides an in-depth, comprehensive, and state-of-the-art review of current research concerning the nature, assessment, and remediation of language disorders in children. The book includes chapters focusing on specific groups of childhood...

   Published September 8th 2008 by Psychology Press
6. Neurocognitive Approaches to Developmental Disorders: A Festschrift for Uta Frith

   A Special Issue of the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology

   Edited by Dr Dorothy Bishop, Margaret Snowling, Sarah-Jayne Blakemore

   Series: Special Issues of the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology

   Uta Frith has been an outstandingly influential figure in the field of developmental neuropsychology for over 40 years, and is internationally renowned for her work on developmental cognitive disorders. Her scholarly influence has defined contemporary research on atypical development, notably in...

   Published December 19th 2007 by Psychology Press
7. Encephalitis: Assessment and Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan

   A Special Issue of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

   Edited by Bonnie-Kate Dewar, Huw Williams

   Series: Special Issues of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

   Encephalitis - inflammation of the brain - has significant cognitive, behavioural and emotional consequences. This special edition describes the pathway of recovery following encephalitis, from medical management to assessment, rehabilitation and community support and advocacy. The...

   Published September 5th 2007 by Psychology Press
8. Early Experience, the Brain, and Consciousness

   An Historical and Interdisciplinary Synthesis

   By Thomas C. Dalton, Victor W. Bergenn

   This new book examines the interrelationship between neuroscience and developmental science to help us understand how children differ in their capacity to benefit from their early motor and cognitive experiences. In so doing, it helps us better understand how experience affects brain growth and a...

   Published May 29th 2007 by Psychology Press
9. Sickle Cell Disease: “Brain Injury by Blood”

   A Special Issue of Child Neuropsychology

   Edited by Leslie Berkelhammer

   Series: Special Issues of Child Neuropsychology

   This special issue reviews the literature on the neuropsychological sequelae and CNS complications of pediatric sickle cell disease while also emphasizing the integration of neuro psychology which is critical for interfacing with these patients. Executive dysfunction related to frontal infarcts,...

   Published March 21st 2007 by Psychology Press
10. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    A Special Issue of Child Neuropsychology

    Edited by Natacha Akshoomoff

    Series: Special Issues of Child Neuropsychology

    Children with autism spectrum disorders share a pervasive impairment in the development of reciprocal social interaction skills but vary in their verbal and nonverbal communication skills and various restricted and repetitive behaviors. This variability presents challenges for developmental and...

    Published November 1st 2006 by Psychology Press