The Neuropsychology of Women
The Neuropsychology of Women Edited by Elaine Fletcher-Janzen, Private Practice, Cleveland The male brain has traditionally set the standard in the neuroscientific literature, whether the topic was normal development or pathological conditions; yet comple
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Elaine Fletcher-Janzen Editor
The Neuropsychology of Women
Issues of Diversity in Clinical Neuropsychology
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Elaine Fletcher-Janzen Editor
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Editor Elaine Fletcher-Janzen Private Practice Cleveland, Ohio USA [email protected]
ISSN: 1930-4633 ISBN: 978-0-387-76907-3 DOI 10.1007/978-0-387-76908-0
e-ISSN: 1930-4641 e-ISBN: 978-0-387-76908-0
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Preface
This book, The Neuropsychology of Women, is about brain-behavior relationships across the female life span. Historically, sex differences in research were either ignored or prohibited due to concerns about negative impact on reproductive health. A movement at the Federal level to include women in research studies and outcomes has emerged over the past 20 years. It now appears that there is just enough research about sex and gender differences in the neurosciences and health sciences to suggest that not only should these differences be included in all analyses but also there are enough major differences to produce the need for a specific set of competencies for health care practitioners working with female clients. To that end, the chapters in this volume are designed to provide the reader with a synopsis of neuropsychological perspectives on brain development, brain imaging, brain injury, chronic illness, epilepsy, dyslexia, aging and eating disorders with the female client in mind. It intended to be a helpful resource for anyone who works in the field of neuropsychology and related fields who wishes to increase his or her knowledge and competencies in working with women. If we write about women we must write about the stages of their lives, usually tied to reproduction options and changes, and characterized by a dynamic brainbehavior burden. The word burden is used here not to depict a heavy and obstructive load - but more as an important variable that demands consideration because it affects all aspects of female functioning. The burden unfolds from birth without conscious intent on the part of the woman and it rests with the severance of reproductive ability and a completely different hormonal makeup that guards against some forms of
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