Neuropsychological Assessments of Dementia in Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities
Editors: Prasher, Vee (Ed.)
Free Preview- Reviews neuropsychological tests in the field of dementia and intellectual disabilities
- Written by international experts in the field of dementia in intellectual disabilities, each chapter by an expert in the neuropsychological test it covers
- Provides an essential resource for clinicians working in this difficult field
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- About this book
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This fully updated and expanded second edition of a successful book reviews the most important neuropsychological measures currently used in the assessment of dementia by the principal clinicians and researchers associated with the tests. Several clinicians and research workers, who have been at the forefront in developing the tests in question, provide clear practical guidance on the scope of each test, use in research, as well as an analysis of their accuracy and limitations. The international contributors have brought together a concise and practical guide on the role of neuropsychological testing to support the dementia assessment.
Neuropsychological Assessments of Dementia in Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities, Second Edition is an essential reference for all those working in the field of dementia and intellectual disabilities. - About the authors
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Vee Prasher is a NHS Consultant in Intellectual Disabilities and visiting Professor of Neuropsychiatry. He qualified in 1985 from the University of Birmingham UK as a Medical Doctor. He initially did neurosurgery training, later general psychiatry, and finally specialised in the field of intellectual disability. He has been actively involved in research in intellectual disability, having published over 100 articles relating to people with intellectual disability. He has completed 3 post doctorate degrees in this field, MMedSc, MD, and PhD. As an editor or author he has published 10 textbooks. He has a recognised international reputation and has been involved in a number of international studies and reports highlighting health issues for persons with intellectual disability.
- Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Overview of the Diagnostic Instruments for Dementia in People with Intellectual Disability
Pages 1-17
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Issues in Dementia Assessment Methods
Pages 19-42
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The Dementia Questionnaire for People with Learning Disabilities
Pages 43-56
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Gedye Dementia Scale for Down Syndrome
Pages 57-71
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The Dyspraxia Scale for Adults with Down Syndrome
Pages 73-97
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Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Neuropsychological Assessments of Dementia in Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities
- Editors
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- Vee Prasher
- Copyright
- 2018
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- Springer International Publishing AG
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-319-61720-6
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-61720-6
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-61719-0
- Edition Number
- 2
- Number of Pages
- XVII, 311
- Number of Illustrations
- 2 b/w illustrations, 20 illustrations in colour
- Topics