Atypical Cognitive Deficits in Developmental Disorders - 9781138964129

Name: Atypical Cognitive Deficits in Developmental Disorders - 9781138964129
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Atypical Cognitive Deficits in Developmental DisordersImplications for Brain Function\nAuthor(s): Sarah H. Broman, Jordan Grafman\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Psychology Press Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781138964129, 978-1138964129\nSynopsis\nThis volume is based on a conference held to examine what is known about cognitive behaviors and brain structure and function in three syndromes and to evaluate the usefulness of such models. The goal of this endeavor is to add to the knowledge base of cognitive neuroscience within a developmental framework. Most of what is known about the neurological basis of cognitive function in humans has been learned from studies of central nervous system trauma or disease in adults. Certain neurodevelopmental disorders affect the central nervous system in unique ways by producing specific as opposed to generalized cognitive deficit. Studies of these disorders using neurobiological and behavioral techniques can yiel.