Books about Neurologic from Amazon.com

Neuroanatomy is, by nature, an incredibly complex subject Too often, overwhelmed by anatomical detail, students miss out on the functional beauty of the nervous system and its relevance to clinical practice. "Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases" resolves this dilemma, using over 100 actual clinical cases and high quality radiologic images in an interactive format to bring neuroanatomy to life. With this approach, structural details take on immediate relevance as they are being learned, and students are able to integrate knowledge of disparate functional systems, since a single lesion may affect several different neural structures and pathways..
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This new edition of the highly successful short guide to the examination of the peripheral nervous system has been brought up to date and includes new illustrations, to ensure it retains its place as the standard short text on the subject..
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When first published, this guide for parents of children and teens with Tourette syndrome (TS) was the only book to offer up-to-date information and advice for families Now in an updated edition, Children with Tourette Syndrome offers even more. There’s new information on the latest research and medical developments in the field, and sections on education, legal rights, family life, daily care, and emotional issues are thoroughly revised.

Written by leading experts in the field and experienced parents, this guide provides an excellent blend of professional expertise and empathetic advice. Families with newly diagnosed children find answers to their most pressing questions about this often perplexing neurological disorder, as well as coping strategies and emotional support.

The second edition includes new information about the effects of Tourette syndrome at different stages of development from childhood into adulthood. There’s more on coexisting conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, Asperger syndrome, and learning disabilities. The book also provides an overview of the biochemistry of TS, what to expect from a medical workup, as well as a discussion of more than 30 different drugs used to treat TS and related conditions. There are strategies for coping with many of the challenging characteristics of TS such as impulsivity, obsessive thoughts, attention and sleep problems, and difficulties with sensory integration. A new chapter on Habit Reversal Training (HRT) explains how this behavior intervention can help some people control tics. Parents find the latest on special education rights, and expanded information on how to design an appropriate education plan for their child.

For families raising a child with TS, this comprehensive handbook gives them hope and relieves their sense of isolation. It’s also essential reading for professionals and teachers who need to understand this complex disorder..
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A rapid approach to neurologic assessment when time is limited ..
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Now completely updated with the latest information on both adult and pediatric patients, this comprehensive book provides a link between the pathophysiology of neurologic deficits and possible rehabilitation interventions for improving movement outcomes. It introduces the structure and function of the nervous system and describes normal motor development, motor control and motor learning, pathophysiology of the nervous system and common treatment techniques used in physical therapy practice. This edition also features updated terminology from the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, as well as new chapters on proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and other neurological conditions seen in the adult. Helpful learning aids and abundant illustrations highlight key concepts and help readers quickly master the material. * Helpful learning aids – such as objectives, tables, illustrated intervention boxes, and review questions – reinforce important facts and concepts. * Review questions at the end of each chapter allow readers to test their understanding of the material. * 700 illustrations clearly depict procedures discussed in the text and clarify descriptions of anatomy, physiology, evaluation, pathology, and treatment. * Background information is provided for interventions that can be used in the rehabilitation of adults and children, promoting a complete understanding of techniques. * Careful documentation uses current outcomes-based research. * Case histories include subjective and objective observation, assessment, planning, and critical decision-making components..
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This comprehensive and authoritative text describes the full spectrum of procedures and techniques required for the critical neurologic exam. Includes new coverage of pediatric conditions and the neuroanatomical examination of infants, new illustrations correlating imaging studies with clinical presentations, extensive coverage of electrodiagnostic testing methods, and more..
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As a child with Tourette's, Brad was ridiculed, beaten, mocked, and shunned This story of unwavering determination proves anyone can make their dreams come true. Ends with 20+ motivational tips on living with a disability .
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Includes screening forms!

Occupational therapists who work with adults with neurological problems must be able to appropriately and quickly use a variety of screening methods to pinpoint deficit areas and assess how these have impaired the person's daily life function. This comprehensive book compiles the most common occupational therapy screening methods used with adults with such neurological conditions as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebrovascular accident, multiple sclerosis, amyotropic lateral sclerosis, dementia, and Parkinson's disease.

Presented as a step-by-step instruction manual, the book includes copies of all screens and is presented in an easy-to-use format that facilitates its use in the clinic and in home health and community-based settings. It is also an ideal text for students, clearly outlining how to administer neurological screens in occupational therapy practice. Extensive use of photographs enhances the instructions and clearly shows practitioners how to use the various techniques.

This is the only book available that compiles such an extensive variety of neurological screening methods into a single publication developed specifically to support this aspect of practice..
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