Principles of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

This is an excellent, clear and informative book. Each chapter builds another layer of knowledge, contributing to the whole....Prigatano has a strong voice in this book, which provides a powerful and clearly rounded perspective reflecting his views, developed from years of experience and a deep understanding of the subject area.

• PART I: HISTORICAL AND CLINICAL PERSPECTIVES 1: Introduction to the principles in the context of a brief historical perspective 2: The patients experience and the nature of higher cerebral functions 3: The symptom picture and the neglected problem of premorbid cognitive and personality factors PART II: THE PROCESS AND OUTCOME OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION 4: Statement of the problem: Why is neuropsychological rehabilitation needed? 5: Cognitive disturbances associated with diffuse and focal brain lesions 6: Personality disturbances and brain damage: Theoretical perspectives 7: Personality disturbances associated with brain damage: Practical considerations 8: Neuropsychological rehabilitation for cognitive and personality disorders following brain injury 9: Psychotherapeutic interventions with patients and their family members 10: Working with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team 11: Outcome of neuropsychological rehabilitation programs that incorporate cognitive rehabilitation and psychotherapeutic intervention PART III: THEORETICAL AND EMPIRICAL ISSUES 12: Disorders of self-awareness after brain injury 13: Recovery and deterioration after brain injury 14: Science and symbolism in neuropsychological rehabilitation