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Authors: Christine Cull
ISBN-13: 9780415130516, ISBN-10: 0415130514
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: July 1997
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Christine Cull

Book Synopsis

Psychological techniques have a major role to play in the treatment and management of epilepsy. The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy is the first comprehensive reference text written specifically from a psychological angle.
A team of experts review the latest research and give practical advice for the clinician in areas including neuropsychological assessment, the impact of anti-epileptic medication, behaviour problems in children with epilepsy, and the impact of epilepsy in people with learning disabilities.
A practical handbook for all psychologists working in the area, whether new to the field or more experienced, The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy will also provide a useful resource for research.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
Notes on Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction1
1An introduction to epilepsy4
2Neuropsychological assessment18
3Epilepsy and memory35
4Assessment for surgery54
5The role of anti-epileptic drugs: their impact on cognitive function and behaviour77
6Psychological responses to epilepsy: their development, prognosis and treatment96
7Psychological control of seizures113
8Quality of life130
9Neuropsychological and cognitive assessment of children with epilepsy149
10Assessment and management of behaviour problems in children167
11Epilepsy and learning disabilities184
12The way forward203
Appendix213
Index217

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