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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection I. Specific Neurodevelopmental Disorders 1. Developmental coordination disorder 2. Language disorders 3. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 4. Developmental dyslexia: a new look at clinical features and brain mechanisms 5. Learning disabilities: developmental dyscalculia 6. Borderline intellectual functioning 7. Nonverbal dysfunction syndrome 8. Memory dysfunctions Section II. Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders 9. Intellectual disability 10. Autism spectrum disorder 11. Epilepsy 12. Multidimensional impairments Section III. Assessment of Neurodevelopment: Methods and Tools 13. Interdisciplinary assessment 14. Sensory assessment: neurophysiology in neonates and neurodevelopmental outcome 15. Neurologic assessment 16. Psychiatric assessment 17. Neuropsychological assessment 18. Structural neuroimaging 19. Functional magnetic resonance imaging 20. Clinical neurophysiology: research methods and event-related potential components as assessment tools 21. New technologies and future trends Section IV. Patient Care, Rehabilitation and Long-Term Outcomes 22. Multidisciplinary treatment plan for challenging behaviors in neurodevelopmental disorders 23. The therapeutic alliance between the child, parents and health professionals 24. Principles of early intervention 25. Cross-modal plasticity and central deficiencies: the case of deafness and the use of cochlear implants 26. Cognitive remediation for neurodevelopmental disabilities 27. Education for students with neurodevelopmental disabilities – resources and educational adjustments 28. Quality of life of children and families
