The neuropsychology of women / Elaine Fletcher-Janzen, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Fletcher-Janzen, Elaine.

Series:

Issues of diversity in clinical neuropsychology

Issues of diversity in clinical neuropsychology ; 1930-4633

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Brain--Psychophysiology.

Brain.

Clinical neuropsychology.

Brain--Sex differences.

Women--Mental health.

Women.

Physical Description:

xiv, 328 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Springer, [2009]

Summary:

The male brain has traditionally set the standard in the neuroscientific literature, whether the topic was normal development or pathological conditions; yet complex factors contribute to women having assessment and treatment needs apart from those of men. The current volume in the Diversity in Clinical Neuropsychology series, The Neuropsychology of Women is the first resource to focus exclusively on these factors.

The contributing panel of neuropsychologists and researchers offers the reader a thorough grounding in female brain functioning in developmental, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and pathology contexts while also raising and addressing significant questions about socioeconomic variables that frequently result in compromised care. A deeper awareness of these data enhances readers' clinical knowledge, leading to more accurate assessment and diagnosis, suitably tailored interventions, and better treatment outcomes in these chapter areas: Traumatic brain injury. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Learning disabilities. Eating disorders. Seizure disorders. Psychopathological conditions.

The Neuropsychology of Women is a major step forward in the cultural competence literature, deserving of a wide audience among neuropsychologists (hospital-based, academic, private practice), clinical psychologists, and rehabilitation professionals.

Contents:

1 Introduction to the Neuropsychology of Women / Elaine Fletcher-Janzen, Margaret Semrud-Clikeman, Nancy L. Nussbaum, Phyllis Anne Teeter Ellison, Elaine Clark, LeAdelle Phelps, Jennifer J. Dunkin, Catherine P. Cook-Cottone 1

2 Brain Development: Evidence of Gender Differences / Phyllis Anne Teeter Ellison, Amy Nelson 11

3 Neuroimaging in Women / Margaret Semrud-Clikeman, Jodene Goldenring Fine, Jesse Bledsoe 31

4 Women and Traumatic Brain Injury / Elaine Clark, Janiece L. Pompa 69

5 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder / Nancy L. Nussbaum, Katherine N. Shepard 87

6 The Neuropsychology of Dyslexia: Differences by Gender / Amy Nelson, Phyllis Anne Teeter Ellison 131

7 Sex and Gender Differences in the Assessment, Treatment, and Management of Epilepsy / Elaine Fletcher-Janzen 145

8 Critical Issues in Chronic Illnesses of Women / LeAdelle Phelps 165

9 Neuropsychology of Eating Disorders / Catherine P. Cook-Cottone 175

10 Aging and Gender / Jennifer J. Dunkin 209.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780387769073

9780387769080

OCLC:

232712805

Publisher Number:

99941086293