Evaluation and Treatment of Neuropsychologically Compromised Children by Darlyne G. Nemeth, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

Evaluation and Treatment of Neuropsychologically Compromised Children: Understanding Clinical Applications Post Luria and Reitandefines what executive functions are, discusses differences in executive functioning between normative children and those with special education needs, identifies how best to perform neuropsychological assessments of executive function using both qualitative and quantitative measures, and presents the best treatment interventions for improvement. The book makes special note of the contributions of A. R. Luria, from Russia, and Ralph M. Reitan, from the US as the "fathers" of modern neuropsychology to help readers understand current advances in theory and clinical applications relating to executive function. Describes executive functioning in normative and special needs childrenOutlines the contributions of Luria and Reitan, relating them to current developments in executive functionIntegrates qualitative and quantitative assessment measuresCovers ADHD and executive functioningIncludes children of all ages through teens | Evaluation and Treatment of Neuropsychologically Compromised Children by Darlyne G. Nemeth, Paperback | Indigo Chapters