Description
Psychological techniques have a major role to play in the treatment and management of epilepsy. The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy is the first comprehensive reference text written specifically from a psychological angle.
A team of experts review the latest research and give practical advice for the clinician in areas including neuropsychological assessment, the impact of anti-epileptic medication, behaviour problems in children with epilepsy, and the impact of epilepsy in people with learning disabilities.
A practical handbook for all psychologists working in the area, whether new to the field or more experienced, The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy will also provide a useful resource for research.
Table of Contents
Introduction 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
