Accessible and comprehensive, this text is written for professionals -- with or without a medical background -- who want to learn more about the practical and developmental applications of neuroimaging. Beginning with easy-to-understand discussions of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, the authors explore the relationships among brain structure, function, and individual differences in learning and behavior. Brilliant full-color scans illustrate theoretical and methodological discussions of diverse neuroimaging techniques and their applications to developmental disorders in children....
Accessible and comprehensive, this text is written for professionals -- with or without a medical background -- who want to learn more about the pract...
The absence of consensual, cross-disciplinary theories, definitions, and methodologies has hampered the study of attention, memory, and executive function. Incorporating different theoretical perspectives, this exceptional volume helps establish some common understanding of these three central processes. This book reveals how the authors' findings from their research in psychology, neuropsychology, special education, and medicine can help clinicians assess and remediate reading and attention disorders. Valuable directions for future research are also offered.
The absence of consensual, cross-disciplinary theories, definitions, and methodologies has hampered the study of attention, memory, and executive func...