Cognitive rehabilitation

Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of theory and research into the practice of cognitive rehabilitation. Recently developed psychological interventio... » 

Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of theory and research into the practice of cognitive rehabilitation. Recently developed psychological interventions are reviewed and their effectiveness is evaluated. Symptoms and syndromes covered are amnesia, aphasia, apraxia, hemianopia, hemi-neglect and dysexecutive disorders following stroke or severe traumatic brain injury. The importance of determining whether and why treatment is effective is a central theme in all chapters. «