Plasticity is an intrinsic property of the central nervous system, reflecting its capacity to
respond in a dynamic manner to the environment and experience via modification of neural …

▪ Abstract Human speech and birdsong have numerous parallels. Both humans and
songbirds learn their complex vocalizations early in life, exhibiting a strong dependence on …

This fully updated edition of Developmental Neuropsychology: A Clinical Approach
addresses key issues in child neuropsychology with a unique emphasis on evidence …

Cognitive profiles in epilepsy are as heterogenous as the epileptic syndromes themselves;
causes, topography of epileptogenic areas, pathogenetic mechanisms, and the diverse …

Until recently, the impact of early brain insult (EBI) has been considered to be less significant
than for later brain injuries, consistent with the notion that the young brain is more flexible …

It is widely assumed that following extensive damage to the left hemisphere sustained in
early childhood, language functions are likely to reorganize and develop in the right …

Lissencephaly–pachygyria-severe band heterotopia are diffuse neuronal migration
disorders (NMDs) causing severe, global neurological impairment. Abnormalities of the …

Absolute pitch is generally considered to reflect a rare musical endowment; however, its
characteristics are puzzling and its genesis is unclear. We describe two experiments in …

Left-hemispheric (LH) brain lesions acquired early in life can induce language organization
in the undamaged right hemisphere (RH). This study addresses the anatomical correlates of …

Genetic studies have identified several of the genes associated with malformations of
cortical development which might disrupt each of the main stages of cell proliferation and …