LEADER 04924oam 2200721Mn 450 001 9910450933103321 005 20200324081314.0 010 $a1-134-79146-1 010 $a0-203-13654-3 010 $a1-280-32874-6 010 $a0-203-28834-3 035 $a(CKB)1000000000254451 035 $a(EBL)179890 035 $a(OCoLC)560417621 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000277971 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11225404 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000277971 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10245902 035 $a(PQKB)10006381 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000123685 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11134815 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000123685 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10007134 035 $a(PQKB)10781483 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC179890 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL179890 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10057257 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL32874 035 $a(OCoLC)821815450 035 $a(OCoLC-P)821815450 035 $a(FlBoTFG)9780203136546 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000254451 100 $a20071003j199707uu uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n||||||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aClinical Psych Handbk Epilepsy 210 $aNew York $cRoutledge$dJuly 1997$aLos Angeles $cSony Electronics [distributor] 215 $a1 online resource (244 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a0-415-13051-4 311 $a0-415-13050-6 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aBook Cover; Title; Contents; List of Illustrations; Notes on Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; An introduction to epilepsy; Causes of epilepsy; Prognosis; Classification of seizure disorders; Investigations; Treatment; Conclusions; Neuropsychological assessment; Executive functions and frontal lobe lesions; Intellectual ability; Other factors influencing cognitive performance; Practical guide; Conclusions; Epilepsy and memory; Risk factors; Other memory studies; Rehabilitation; Memory assessment; Intervention; Conclusions; Assessment for surgery 327 $aThe contribution of neuropsychological assessmentSpecific surgical interventions and pre- and post-operative neuropsychology; Practical guide; Psychosocial issues; The role of anti-epileptic drugs: their impact on cognitive function and behaviour; Review of drug effects; Conclusions; Psychological responses to epilepsy: their development, prognosis and treatment; Prevalence of psychological problems in epilepsy; The contribution of the clinical psychologist to the management of psychological problems in epilepsy; Summary; Psychological control of seizures 327 $aApproaches to the psychological management of seizuresNon-epileptic seizures; Practical guide; Conclusions; Quality of life; Quality of life and the patient with epilepsy; Measurement of QoL in patients with epilepsy; Summary; Neuropsychological and cognitive assessment of children with epilepsy; The multifactorial framework of disability; Assessment of children; practical considerations; Conclusion; Assessment and management of behaviour problems in children; Neurobiological factors; Pharmacological factors; Psychosocial factors; The multi-aetiological approach 327 $aAssessment and treatment: clinical considerationsFuture developments; Epilepsy and learning disabilities; The sequelae of epilepsy in learning disabilities; The role of the clinical psychologist in the practical management of people with epilepsy and learning disabilities; Conclusion; The way forward; Psychological interventions; Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs); Behaviour problems in children; Family issues; Appendix; Contributors' addresses; Index 330 8 $aAnnotation$bPsychological techniques have a major role to play in the treatment and management of epilepsy. The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsyis the first comprehensive reference text written specifically from a psychological angle. A team of experts review the latest research and give practical advice for the clinician in areas including neuropsychological assessment, the impact of anti-epileptic medication, behaviour problems in children with epilepsy, and the impact of epilepsy in people with learning disabilities. A practical handbook for all psychologists working in the area, whether new to the field or more experienced, The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsywill also provide a useful resource for research. 606 $aEpilepsy$xPsychological aspects 606 $aClinical psychology 608 $aElectronic books. 615 0$aEpilepsy$xPsychological aspects. 615 0$aClinical psychology. 676 $a616.8/53 676 $a616.853 801 0$bOCoLC-P 801 1$bOCoLC-P 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910450933103321 996 $aClinical Psych Handbk Epilepsy$91898791 997 $aUNINA