The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy: Assessment and Management Book

It is becoming increasingly recognized that epilepsy is no longer the sole domain of the medical profession; in recent years the contribution made by psychologists to the understanding and treatment of this disorder has developed enormously. The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy addresses those psychological aspects of epilepsy that are important for both assessment and management. Following a brief introduction to epilepsy, its causes, classification and investigation, the topics addressed in detail by the book include: neuropsychological assessment, including a guide to developing an assessment protocol; memory deficits in epilepsy, their assessment and rehabilitation; the impact of anti-epileptic medication on cognition and behavior; psychological disturbance associated with epilepsy; and behavior problems in children with epilepsy. The book contains contributions from experts in the field and provides a review of the latest research findings.