Executive Function and Dysfunction

Identification, Assessment and Treatment

Scott J. Hunter, Elizabeth P. Sparrow

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Year: 2012
• Print ISBN: 9780521889766
• eBook ISBN: 9781139574921
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Neuropsychology
• Index: Psychology

Executive dysfunction occurs in many clinical conditions and has significant impact on multiple facets of life. This book summarizes executive function and dysfunction for practitioners, researchers and educators, covering lifespan development, assessment, impact and interventions. Drawing together clinical, neurobiological and developmental viewpoints, the authors summarize the latest research findings in practical and applied terms, and review conceptual approaches to assessing and identifying executive function and dysfunction. Several chapters are devoted to practical aspects of executive dysfunction, including research-based treatment strategies, educational implications, forensic cautions and intervention resources. Executive dysfunction in ADHD, LD, MR, autism, mood disorders, epilepsy, cancer and TBI is covered, with test performance, neuroimaging and clinical presentation for these clinical conditions. The book concludes with anticipation of future work in the field. This is a key reference for medical, psychological and educational professionals who work with children, adolescents and young adults in clinical and educational settings.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Executive Function and Dysfunction: Identification, Assessment and Treatment
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Editor biographies
• Contributors
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Section I Foundations of Executive Function/Dysfunction
• Section II EdF in the Neurodevelopmental and Acquired Disorders
• Section III Applications
• Appendix 1: Abbreviations used in the book
• Appendix 2: Tests/tasks referenced in the book
• Index