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A sound understanding of the most common pediatric neurological conditions Ñ plus practical strategies for accurate diagnosis, assessment and effective treatment. There is a hardcover edition also available. A unique contribution to the field of neuropsychology, it introduces a new concept for assessment that combines quantitative and qualitative assessment strategies with corroborated assessment information using data derived from other disciplines. The authors look at specific categories of neurologic disorders and characterize them clearly to show medical, social, and psychological variables that impact the evolution of the disease or disorder. They look at each disorder from both an assessment and treatment standpoint and, where treatments have been researched, summarize the outcomes of that research. Clinical Psychologists, Pediatric Psychologists, and Pediatricians. A Longwood Professional Book.