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Principles of Human Neuropsychology
G. Dennis Rains, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Developmental Neuropsychology

Chapter Outline

DEVELOPMENT OF THE BRAIN

Induction

Neuroblast Proliferation

Cell Migration

Axonal Growth

Dendritic Growth

The Formation of Connections and the Contribution of the Environment

Myelination

BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER-ORDER FUNCTION

Development of Visual Acuity

Development of Control of Visual Orienting

Development of Executive Function

Language Development

KNOWN CAUSES OFDEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITY

Inherited Disorders

Chromosomal Disorders

Structural Abnormalities

Prematurity and Low Birth Weight

Infection

Toxin-Related Damage

Nutritional Disorders

Anoxic Episodes

Traumatic Brain Injury and FocalCerebral Abnormality

DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS OF UNKNOWN CAUSE

Learning Disorders

Attention Deficit Disorder

Autism

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