Description |
xi, 227 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Contents |
1. An introduction to epilepsy -- 2. Neuropsychological assessment -- 3. Epilepsy and memory -- 4. Assessment for surgery -- 5. The role of anti-epileptic drugs: their impact on cognitive function and behaviour -- 6. Psychological responses to epilepsy: their development, prognosis and treatment -- 7. Psychological control of seizures -- 8. Quality of life -- 9. Neuropsychological and cognitive assessment of children with epilepsy -- 10. Assessment and management of behaviour problems in children -- 11. Epilepsy and learning disabilities -- 12. The way forward |
Summary |
This is the first comprehensive and practical handbook on epilepsy, written specifically from a psychological angle. It contains contributions from experts in the field and provides a review of the latest research findings |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Clinical psychology.
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Epilepsy -- Psychological aspects.
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Epilepsy -- psychology.
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Psychology, Clinical.
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Author |
Cull, Christine, 1956-
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Goldstein, Laura H. (Laura Hilary), 1960-
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LC no. |
96052980 |
ISBN |
0203288343 |
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0415130506 (hc) |
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0415130514 (paperback) |
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