a Thorough Revision Of human Developmental Neuropsychology, This Book Is The Most Detailed And Complete Overview Of Child Neuropsychology Available Today. It Begins With A Brief Introduction To The Nervous System, Including An Up-to-date Review Of Theories Of Lateralization And Sex Differences. The Second Part Presents A Discussion Of Newborn And Infant Assessment, Critical Periods, Disconnection Syndromes And Other Relevant Issues In Developmental Neuropsychology. The Next Section Deals With Disorders Of Development, Such As Anoxia, Malnutrition And Head Trauma, In Detail. The Final Part Offers A Comprehensive Discussion Of Functional Disturbances, Including Neurological Soft Signs, Attentional Disorders, Language Disorders, And Emotional And Behavioral Disorders. New To This Edition Are A Chapter On Newborn And Infant Assessment And A Chapter On Cognitive Development In Relation To Brain Functions. The Text Also Includes New Information On Attentional Syndromes, Infant Hiv Infection And Tourette's Syndrome, Among Many Other Topics. doody Review Services reviewer:christopher Randolph, Phd(northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine)description:this Book Is The Second Edition Of A Survey Text On The Topic Of Developmental Neuropsychology Originally Published In 1984. It Contains Sections On Neuronal Development, Developmental Disorders, And The Neurological And Psychological Sequelae Of These Disorders.purpose:the Purpose Is To Serve As A Reference For Healthcare Professionals Interested In Neurologically Based Developmental Disorders. It Is A Comprehensive Resource And A Much-needed Update From The Earlier Edition.audience:intended Primarily For Neurologists, Neuropsychologists, And Other Child Health Care Professionals, The Book Will Prove To Be A Useful Resource For This Group. The Senior Author Is A Well-published Authority In Neuropsychology.features:the Book Is Voluminously Referenced And Adequately Illustrated With Figures And Tables. Although Some Of The Figures Are Dated, The Information In Those Figures Is Still Appropriate, And The Book Has Been Thoroughly Updated Otherwise.assessment:this Book Represents A Good, Comprehensive General Resource Text On Developmental Neuropsychology That Will Prove Useful To A Variety Of Professionals Who Come Into Contact With Children With Developmental Disorders. Although The Appearance Of The Book Is Rather Plain, And Some Of The Illustrations Are Clearly Dated, The Value Of This Text Is In The Comprehensive, Well-referenced Overview Of Cns Development, The Variety Of Disorders Associated With Various Stages Of This Development, And The Neurological And Psychological Manifestations Of Thesedisorders.