Authors: Christine Cull
ISBN-13: 9780415130516, ISBN-10: 0415130514
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: July 1997
Edition: (Non-applicable)
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.
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Notes on Contributors | ||
Preface | ||
Acknowledgements | ||
Introduction | 1 | |
1 | An introduction to epilepsy | 4 |
2 | Neuropsychological assessment | 18 |
3 | Epilepsy and memory | 35 |
4 | Assessment for surgery | 54 |
5 | The role of anti-epileptic drugs: their impact on cognitive function and behaviour | 77 |
6 | Psychological responses to epilepsy: their development, prognosis and treatment | 96 |
7 | Psychological control of seizures | 113 |
8 | Quality of life | 130 |
9 | Neuropsychological and cognitive assessment of children with epilepsy | 149 |
10 | Assessment and management of behaviour problems in children | 167 |
11 | Epilepsy and learning disabilities | 184 |
12 | The way forward | 203 |
Appendix | 213 | |
Index | 217 |