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Neurovascular Neuropsychology
Neurovascular diseases and conditions, and their associated risk factors, represent a significant cause of cognitive disability in the United States and throughout the world. In the USA alone there are 750,000 new strokes each year, representing the number one cause of disability in the country. Hypertension, found in approximately 50 million Americans, has been shown to be associated with alterations of cognitive function, even in the absence of stroke and dementia. Recent studies of neurovascular disease have now revealed that neuropsychological function may be a more sensitive measure of brain integrity than coordination, motor or sensory function and correlates will with functional outcome measures. Neurovascular Neuropsychology focuses on focal and diffuse neurovascular disease in addition to systemic conditions in which cognition and behavior have been uniquely associated with different pathologic states. With an increasing number of patients being treated by healthcare professionals, Neurovascular Neuropsychology will prove to be a strong reference to consult in regards to neuropsychological syndromes.
Wheeling and Dealing
Before his motorcycle accident, Travis saw himself becoming a pro football player. Now, paralyzed from the nipple down, he says, "At times it's a pain in the ass-literally and figuratively. But it allows me to not be as threatening to some people [the way I was when] I was still an athlete. Because a lot of times male interaction is done on the basis of pissing contests: I'm bigger, I'm tougher, I'm stronger, I'm smarter. When you're in a chair, they don't look at you like that." At the same time, Travis complains that many people are uncomfortable interacting with him because of his disability. "I would rather you make a mistake and deal with me than not deal with me at all." Meghan is a hi...
Darnall, Spence, Steers, Spangler, Stuckey, Sill, and Brief Accounts of Families Into which Some Members Married
David Darnall (ca.1678-ca.1702) and his family lived in St. Mary's County, Maryland in 1680, and moved in 1691 to Richmond County, Virginia. Descendants and relatives lived in Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Utah, Nevada and elsewhere.
Cognitive-behavioral Therapy for Persons with Disabilities
This book offers clinicians a condensed and accessible approach to treating patients with disabilities. Experts in such diverse areas as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, spinal cord injury, chronic illness, visual and hearing disabilities, amputation, mental retardation, and autism provide their specialized cognitive-behavioral interventions. Each offers a comprehensive review of the nature of the dysfunction, appropriate models, assessment strategies, developmental considerations, and state-of-the-art treatment approaches. For practitioners who are attempting to address the unique and highly complex psychological needs of individuals with disabilities, this volume is an invaluable resource.
