How is Developmental neuropsychology: A clinical approach structured? - Chapter 0

This updated version of Developmental Neuropsychology: A Clinical Approach addresses key issues in child neuropsychology. In doing so, the emphasis is not on current research issues. Instead, the focus is on evidence-informed clinical practice. Consequently, although research findings may be presented, the emphasis is on what is relevant for the (a) assessment, (b) treatment, and (c) management of paediatric conditions. The authors focus specifically on the following four areas:

1. The natural history of the childhood central nervous system (CNS).
2. Processes of (ab)normal cerebral and cognitive development; brain plasticity, and the impact of early CNS insult.
3. A model that describes the complex interaction among biological, psychosocial, and cognitive factors in children that suffer from brain injury.
4. The principles of evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and intervention.