Clinical neuropsychology for infants and young children is an emerging field that contains as much promise as it does perplexing practical and theoretical questions. Infant and Early Childhood Neuropsychology is a groundbreaking study that provides an assessment framework and diagnostic clues for clinicians and researchers, as well as the first documentation and description of this new field for students. The clearly written text translates neuroanatomic issues into clinical applications for professionals charged with making neuropsychological assessments of infants and young children.

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What Is Infant and Early Childhood Neuropsychology? The Concept of `Risk' in Infant and Early Childhood Neuropsychology. Development of the Central Nervous System. Disorders in Brain Development. Further Assessment Considerations. Directions. Index.