Edited by Cecil R. Reynolds, Texas A&M University
The past decade has brought important advances in our understanding of the brain, particularly its influence on the behavior, emotions, and personality of children and adolescents. In the tradition of its predecessors, the third edition of the Handbook of Clinical Child Neuropsychology enhances this understanding by emphasizing current best practice, up-to-date science, and emerging theoretical trends for a comprehensive review of the field. Along with the Handbook’s impressive coverage of normal development, pathology, and professional issues, brand-new chapters highlight critical topics in assessment, diagnostic, and treatment, including:
With singular range, timeliness, and clarity, the newly updated Handbook of Clinical Child Neuropsycholgy reflects and addresses the ongoing concerns of practitioners as diverse as neuropsychologists, neurologists, clinical psychologists, pediatricians, and physical and speech-language therapists.
Handbook of Clinical Child Neuropsychology Third Edition
Handbook of Clinical Child Neuropsychology Third Edition Edited by
Cecil R. Reynolds Texas A&M University College Station, TX, USA
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Elaine Fletcher-Janzen Private Practice Cleveland, Ohio
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Editors Cecil R Reynolds Department of Educational Psychology Texas A&M University College Station, TX, USA
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ISBN: 978-0-387-70708-2 DOI 10.1007/978-0-387-78867-8
Elaine Fletcher-Janzen Private Practice Cleveland, Ohio
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e-ISBN: 978-0-387-78867-8
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Contributors Priscilla A. Bade-White College of Education, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, e-mail: