Books in the Current Issues in Neuropsychology series

The psychological impact of an acquired brain injury (ABI) can be devastating for both the person involved and their family. This book describes the different types of psychological therapies used to ameliorate psychological distress following ABI.

Alcohol and the Brain offers an up-to-date summary of the growing research literature on alcohol-related brain damage. It reviews the literature on epidemiology from different groups and cultural settings, describes warning signs and risk factors, and offer guidance on early identification, treatment and prevention.

This book provides a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art assistive technology for each cognitive domain, and contributes to our understanding of the compensatory treatments available for cognitive impairment. It bridges the fields of neuropsychology and technology in order to advance the field of assistive technology for cognition, and improve the conditions of those with brain injury. Clinicians will consult it for current and future technologies, and technology developers will use it to help find direction for the development of new technologies.

This book provides a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art assistive technology for each cognitive domain, and contributes to our understanding of the compensatory treatments available for cognitive impairment. It bridges the fields of neuropsychology and technology in order to advance the field of assistive technology for cognition, and improve the conditions of those with brain injury. Clinicians will consult it for current and future technologies, and technology developers will use it to help find direction for the development of new technologies.

This definitive volume provides an up-to-date comprehensive and concise analysis of the use of Errorless Learning (EL) principles in neuro-rehabilitation.

The psychological impact of an acquired brain injury (ABI) can be devastating for both the person involved and their family. This book describes the different types of psychological therapies used to ameliorate psychological distress following ABI.