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This book sheds new light on child neuropsychology and includes information on: child brain development; genetics in learning disabilities; brain plasticity; neuroimaging in child and adolescent psychiatric disorders; the concept and development of general intellectual ability; language development in children; visuospatial and visuomotor development; memory in children; the development of attention in children; the development of executive functions;  developmental dyscalculia; applications of neuropsychology in schools and a clinician’s guide to child neuropsychological assessment and formulation.

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This book is widely used among experts of neuropsychology in South Africa.  It describes a wide range of neuropsychological tests (some that need to be purchased and some that are freely available), along with the relevant validity and reliability studies and norms.

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This book is essentially a guide to cognitive assessment in a diverse social context and a collation of norms that apply to children and adults with advantaged (well-resourced) and/or disadvantaged (poorly resourced) educational backgrounds. ORDER NOW 

This is an internationally well-known book on cross-cultural neuropsychology written by Victor Nell who is considered my many as the father of cross-cultural neuropsychology in South Africa and possibly even globally.  Published in 2000, it is still considered by many to be a main reference and is relevant for all neuropsychologists who are called upon to assess culturally different clients.

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This book addresses key issues in child neuropsychology with a unique emphasis on evidence-informed clinical practice and although research findings are presented, they are described with emphasis on what is relevant for assessment, treatment and management of paediatric conditions.

Chapters include: Child neuropsychology – theory and practice; the developing brain; cognitive and social development; recovery from early brain insult; genetic and metabolic brain disorders; structural disorders of the brain; perinatal brain insults; neurodevelopmental disorders; childhood traumatic brain injury; childhood epilepsy; child neuropsychology practice – assessment; and intervention for children with brain disorders.

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This is a critical resource for mental health practitioners. The DSM-5-TR includes the fully revised text and references, updated diagnostic criteria and ICD-10-CM codes since DSM-5 was published in 2013. It features a new disorder, Prolonged Grief Disorder, as well as codes for suicidal behaviour available to all clinicians of any discipline without the requirement of any other diagnosis.

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Through the use of descriptive yet easy-to-understand language and pictures, this book serves to inform readers about the inner workings of the brain.

Chapters include: The development of neuropsychology; structure and electrical activity of neurons; communication between neurons; influence of drugs and hormones on behavior; imaging the brain’s activity; organization of the sensory Systems; organization of the motor system; principles of neocotical function; cerebral asymmetry; individual differences in cerebral organization; occipital, parietal, temporal and frontal lobes and networks; cortical networks and disconnection syndromes; learning and memory; language; emotion and the social brain; spatial behavior; attention and consciousness; brain development and plasticity; neurodevelopmental disorders; plasticity, recovery, and rehabilitation of the adult brain; neurological disorders; psychiatric and related disorders and neuropsychological assessment

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This book on child neuropsychology is highly recommended and covers the following topics: the development of the brain from conception to adulthood; functional neuroanatomy for paediatric neuropsychologists (including brain plasticity); the neuropsychological assessment of newborns, infants and toddlers; assessment of pre-morbid functioning in the paediatric population; measurement of attention, executive functions, visuo-spatial, memory and other cognitive functions; assessing diverse populations with non-verbal tests; writing paediatric neuropsychological reports; sport neuropsychology for children and neuropsychology in schools.

The book also has chapters on various paediatric neuropsychological disorders, including: Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder; Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder; Developmental Dyspraxia and Developmental Coordination Disorder; Pediatric Tic Disorders; Eating Disorders; Pediatric Anxiety Disorders; Mood Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence; Dyslexia; Dyscalculia; Written Language Disorders; Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders in Childhood; Auditory Processing Disorders; Nonverbal Learning Disabilities; Perinatal Complications; Long-Term Outcome Following Preterm Birth; Down Syndrome; Pediatric HIV/AIDS; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders; Central Nervous System Cancers; Sleep Disorders in children; Pediatric Headache; Seizure Disorders; Substance Abuse; Toxic Exposures and Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents.

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