Fundamental Issues for Understanding Abnormal Development
Studying the neuropsychology of abnormal development has forced revisions in the core premises underlying traditional neuropsychology, such as the notions of pure cases, independent cognitive processes, and the utility of double dissociations. Work with connectionist models is leading to a new, neuroconstructivist framework for understanding abnormal development.
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Other Publication Areas:
Genetics of Dyslexia and Other LDs
Phenotype Analyses of Dyslexia
Neuropsychological Deficts in Autism
Neuropsychology of Mental Retardation Syndromes
Genetics and Neuropsychology of
ADHD
Executive Functions
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