Head Injury in Children and Adolescents

The complex nature of traumatic brain injury and its implications are examined carefully from medical, neuropsychological, rehabilitative and educational perspectives. The contents are arranged in a spiraling manner to provide the reader with a progressive and practical appreciation of traumatic brain injury and its neurobehavioral effects. The author addresses physiological, cognitive, social and psychological consequences, epidemiology, recovery and prognosis, behavioral management, psychopharmacology, cognitive rehabilitation, assessment, reintegration and educational program planning. New chapters, case studies, informative tables and illustrations, numerous treatment strategies, over 600 references, resources for the practitioner and glossary complement this well-integrated and multidimensional text.