Based on the First Biannual Lifespan Development Conference, this volume offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of lifespan development in the areas of neuropsychology, cognition, behaviour, genetics and perception.

This volume evolved from the second life span development conference held at Southern Illinois University entitled "Assessment and Intervention Across the Lifespan." Providing an overview and consideration of important directions for research in areas of assessment and intervention across the lifespan, the presentations covered a variety of topic areas including social ecology, cultural diversity, attitudes about aging, as well as attention, visual, and linguistic skills.
This volume consists of chapters based on the conference presentations as well as additional chapters by experts in...