Cognitive Rehabilitation for Pediatric Neurological Disorders

A professional guide to evidence-based pediatric cognitive rehabilitation in neurological disorders with practical intervention guidance.

Gianna Locascio (Edited by), Beth S. Slomine (Edited by)

9781316633113, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 2 August 2018

272 pages
23.3 x 15.3 x 1.4 cm, 0.48 kg

Responding to expansion in the field of cognitive rehabilitation, this book offers a comprehensive review of interventions specifically for children and adolescents. Recent advances in research into pediatric cognitive rehabilitation make this a timely guide to the subject. Incorporating and reviewing current evidence to strengthen and consolidate the resource base for pediatric clinical care in cognitive rehabilitation, this book offers a reliable and engaging text for best practice. Systematic interventions to ameliorate the impact of cognitive difficulties following neurological injury, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke and brain tumor, can involve cognitive, behavioral, or pharmacologic methods. Case studies and practical guidance are included, to support the effective management and enhancement of cognitive recovery in children and adolescents. This book acts as a resource for professionals of all disciplines interested in understanding the existing evidence base for cognitive rehabilitation interventions for children and adolescents, featuring practical day-to-day professional support.

Part I. Evidenced Based Cognitive Rehabilitation: 1. Interventions for attention and working memory Corey Anderson and J. Renee Anderson
2. Memory interventions Christine Koterba and Kristen Hoskinson
3. Interventions for hemispatial neglect Megan Kramer and Teressa Reidy
4. Executive function interventions Agata Krasy-Pacini, Jennifer Limond and Mathilde Chevignard
5. Family-based interventions for children with acquired brain injuries: evidence from randomized clinical trials Shari L. Wade, Elizabeth LeBlond and Emily L. Shultz
6. Language, cognitive-communication and social communication interventions Catherine Wiseman-Hakes, Lisa Kakonge and Susan Summerby-Murray
7. Pharmacological interventions Beth S. Slomine, Kimberly Kuchkinski and Stacy Suskauer
Part II. Special Considerations: 8. School based interventions Catrin Rode, Melissa McCart and Ann Glang
9. Transition to adulthood Kathleen Bechtold and Amy Letteri
10. Current challenges in billing practices Gianna Locascio
11. Advocacy in service delivery Drew Nagele.

Subject Areas: Clinical psychology [MMJ], Psychiatry [MMH], Paediatric medicine [MJW], Neurology & clinical neurophysiology [MJN]