Neuropsychological rehabilitation of childhood brain injury: A Practical Guide

by Jonathan Reed (Editor), Katie Byard (Editor), Howard Fine (Editor)

Increasing numbers of children and young people are surviving road traffic accidents and birth complications but are being left with neurological disability. Although a brain injury can be a potentially devastating childhood medical condition Neuropsychological rehabilitation of childhood brain injury explores the developing field of neuropsychology to aid rehabilitation. The book brings together contributions from leading international clinicians and researchers to describe not only what we understand about childhood brain injury but also what has been demonstrated to help and possible innovative directions that can be taken in the future. By including a comprehensive review of the neuropsychological consequences of child brain injury alongside solid research outcomes this book provides an authoritative guide on how to help children with brain injury using neuropsychology.

Product Details