ABSTRACT

Psychological techniques have a major role to play in the treatment and management of epilepsy. The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy is the first comprehensive reference text written specifically from a psychological angle.
A team of experts review the latest research and give practical advice for the clinician in areas including neuropsychological assessment, the impact of anti-epileptic medication, behaviour problems in children with epilepsy, and the impact of epilepsy in people with learning disabilities.
A practical handbook for all psychologists working in the area, whether new to the field or more experienced, The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy will also provide a useful resource for research.

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|14 pages

An introduction to epilepsy

chapter 2|17 pages

Neuropsychological assessment

chapter 3|19 pages

Epilepsy and memory

chapter 4|23 pages

Assessment for surgery

chapter 5|19 pages

The role of anti-epileptic drugs

Their impact on cognitive function and behaviour

chapter 6|17 pages

Psychological responses to epilepsy

Their development, prognosis and treatment

chapter 8|19 pages

Quality of life

chapter 11|19 pages

Epilepsy and learning disabilities

chapter 12|10 pages

The way forward