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- Reviews neuropsychological tests in the field of dementia and intellectual disabilities
- Written by international experts in the field of dementia in intellectual disabilities, each chapter by an expert in the neuropsychological test it covers
- Provides an essential resource for clinicians working in this difficult field
This fully updated and expanded second edition of a successful book reviews the most important neuropsychological measures currently used in the assessment of dementia by the principal clinicians and researchers associated with the tests. Several clinicians and research workers, who have been at the forefront in developing the tests in question, provide clear practical guidance on the scope of each test, use in research, as well as an analysis of their accuracy and limitations. The international contributors have brought together a concise and practical guide on the role of neuropsychological testing to support the dementia assessment. Neuropsychological Assessments of Dementia in Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities, Second Edition is an essential reference for all those working in the field of dementia and intellectual disabilities. Table of Contents- Overview of the Diagnostic Instruments for Dementia in People with Intellectual Disability
Margallo-Lana, Maria Lusia (et al.) - Issues in Dementia Assessment Methods
Burt, Diana B. - The Dementia Questionnaire for People with Learning Disabilities
Evenhuis, Heleen M. - Gedye Dementia Scale for Down Syndrome
Jozsvai, Emoke (et al.) - The Dyspraxia Scale for Adults with Down Syndrome
Sano, Mary (et al.) - Adaptive Behavior Change, Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Down Syndrome: Case Classification Using the Adaptive Behavior Scale
Zigman, Warren B. (et al.) - The Cambridge Examination for Mental Disorders of Older People with Down’s Syndrome and Others with Intellectual Disabilities (CAMDEX-DS)
Fonseca, Luciana Mascarenhas (et al.) - The Test for Severe Impairment McCarron, Mary (et al.)
- The Cued Recall Test: Detection of Memory Impairment
Devenny, Darlynne A. (et al.) - The Adaptive Behavior Dementia Questionnaire (ABDQ)
Prasher, Vee P. - National Task Group Early Detection Screen for Dementia (NTG-EDSD)
Esralew, Lucille (et al.) - The Rapid Assessment for Developmental Disabilities
Hom, Christy L. (et al.) - The Severe Impairment Battery
Hutchinson, Nick - Strengths of Previous Work and Future Challenges
Burt, Diana B.
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