International Handbook of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

This volume provides comprehensive international coverage of neuropsyc hological rehabilitation. It contains scientific discussions of dynami c brain changes (genetics, structure, physiology and hormones) plastic ity of the central nervous system, functional reorganization and brain repair in response to treatment in all stages. Also emphasized is acu te care of early and precise diagnostics, and later theories and princ iples guiding rehabilitative treatment. This volume is intended for cl inicians, professionals and students in areas of neuropsychology, heal th psychology, rehabilitation, behavioral neurology, occupational and physical therapy.