Neuropsychological rehabilitation : principles and applications / Jamuna Rajeswaran.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can occur through road traffic incidents, falls, or violence, and is therefore an extremely prevalent type of injury, constituting a significant burden on health care around the world. As more people are able to recover physically from TBI, it is important to consider how to help repair the cognitive functions of the brain. The cognitive functions could be greatly maximized by appropriate Neuropsychological rehabilitation, which occurs within months of the damage. This book discusses both the theoretical and practical applications of Neuropsychological rehabilitation techniques, offering a comprehensive overview of the process. Using several case studies from India, gained over years of clinical practice, research and academic teaching, this book offers an excellent guide to the procedures and tasks needed to respond effectively to patients with TBI. Although focused on the Indian context, this book will appeal to students and practitioners around the world as a useful resource on Neuropsychological rehabilitation techniques in India. Innovative approach to Neuropsychological Rehabilitation using case vignettes. Theoritical and Clinical subject matter.

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Neuropsychological Rehabilitation: Principles and Applications -- Copyright Page -- 1. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation: Need and Scope -- The Miracle of the Human Brain-The Basis for Neuropsychological Rehabilitation -- Definition and Introduction -- Neuropsychological Assessment-A Precursor to the Development of a Sound Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Program -- Theories of Neuropsychological Intervention -- The Role of Neuronal Plasticity -- The Role of Restitution, Substitution, and Compensation

The Role of Diaschisis and the Unmasking of Latent Neural PathwaysMajor Influences and Recent Advances in the Development of Rehabilitative Neuropsychology -- Methods of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation -- Need for Intervention -- Vital Issues and Current Trends -- Caregiver Burden: Giving Till It Hurts -- Rehabilitation of Pediatric Populations -- Static Versus Progressive Conditions -- Medico-Legal Cases -- Setting Up a Rehabilitation Center -- Conclusion -- 2. Computerized Cognitive Retraining Programs for Patients Afflicted with Traumatic Brain Injury and Other Brain Disorders -- Introduction

Neuroplasticity and NeurogenesisNeuropsychological Impairment in Traumatic Brain Injury in Asian Countries -- Cognitive Retraining for Restoring Brain Function -- Effectiveness of Cognitive Retraining -- The BFT Program Modules -- Findings with BFT-Based Cognitive Retraining -- Retraining for Restoration of Attention -- Retraining of Working Memory -- Visuospatial Analysis and Synthesis -- Response Inhibition Ability -- Conclusions -- 3. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation: Healing the Wounded Brain Through a Holistic Approach -- Cognitive Tasks and Mediation -- Cognitive Tasks -- Mediation

Mediation of MeaningMediation of Motivation -- Mediation of Regulation of Control of Behavior -- Mediation of Sharing Behavior -- Mediation of Individual and Psychological Differentiations -- Psychological Services -- Psychosocial Factors -- Psychotherapy -- Financial and Employment Issues -- Family Therapy -- Marital and Sexual Issues -- Other Professional Services -- Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation -- Process Issues During Cognitive Retraining -- Counseling and Therapy -- Conclusions -- 4. EEG Neurofeedback Training in Clinical Conditions -- Alcohol Dependence Syndrome

Cognitive Impairment in ADSTraumatic Brain Injury -- Cognitive Impairment in TBI -- Neurofeedback Training in TBI -- Stroke -- Cognitive Deficits in Stroke -- EEG Neurofeedback Training in Stroke -- Conclusion -- 5. Applications of Cognitive Behavioral Principles in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation -- Introduction -- Components of Applied Behavior Analysis -- Models for Assessment -- Application of Reinforcement Principles in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation -- Social Skills Training -- Other Behavior Therapy Procedures in TBI -- Biofeedback and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

Applications of Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Programs in Self- and Emotion Regulation.