Neuropsychology of childhood epilepsy

While a great number of textbooks have been devoted to various medical aspects of childhood epilepsy, none have been as comprehensive and forthright as Neuropsychology of Childhood Epilepsy. Devoted to the neuropsychological description of childhood epilepsy, the editors have uncovered this neurological condition as never before. Divided into three sections, section one may be highly regarded as a necessary introduction to the neuropsychological basis of childhood epilepsy, electro-clinical patterns of various types of epilepsy and brain maturation while section two delves into the characterization of the neuropsychological profile that accompanies focal epilepsies leading to the behavioral and cognitive impairments linked to the transient events that often go unnoticed. Part three covers the medical, surgical and socio-educational management of childhood epilepsy. bsenteeism, learning difficulties, and cognitive dysfunctions may have an impact on a child's self-esteem and upon his or her quality of life. The final part of the volume therefore presents an accurate account of the vast psychological consequences of this disease. This volume is a must read for experimental and cognitive neuropsychologists, medical specialists involved in the care of children with epilepsy and professionals and caretakers dealing with the different aspects of childhood epilepsy alike.

Preface. Part I: Neural Basis of Cognitive Development and Epilepsy. A. Medical Diagnosis. B. Neurobiology of Epilepsy. C. Developmental Neurobiology. Part II: Neuropsychology of Various Types of Epilepsy. A. Focal Epilepsies. B. Generalized Epileptic Syndromes. C. Transitory Cognitive Impairments. D. Epileptogenic Encephalopathies. Part III: Medical, Educational and Social Outcome. A. Neuropsychological Outcome Related to Medical Treatment. B. Educational and Quality of Life Issues. Part IV. Contributors. Index.