Cognitive and Behavioural Neurology in Developmental Age

This book offers a comprehensive and current overview of cognitive and behavioral neurology in pediatric populations, a rapidly expanding field that bridges neuroscience, neurology, psychiatry, psychology, and rehabilitation. It emphasizes how neurological conditions in children can manifest through specific cognitive and behavioral profiles, linking these manifestations to underlying neuropathology, molecular genetics, and neurophysiology. The text highlights the importance of tailored assessment methods to accurately capture neurocognitive and behavioral deficits, thereby guiding diagnosis, intervention, and rehabilitation.

Key Features:

• Detailed examination of neurocognitive and behavioral deficits in pediatric epilepsy, brain malformations, tumors, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities (syndromic and non-syndromic), cerebral palsy, and progressive CNS disorders
• Description of cognitive and behavioral phenotypes to aid in diagnosis and individualized care
• Guidance on indications for treatment and rehabilitation strategies based on specific neurological profiles
• Integration of clinical findings with research insights to enhance understanding of developmental neurology
• Designed for child neurologists, pediatric psychiatrists, psychologists, pediatricians, behavioral therapists, and speech-language pathologists
• Emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches for comprehensive assessment and intervention