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Executive dysfunction occurs in many clinical conditions and has significant impact on multiple facets of life. This book summarizes executive function and dysfunction for practitioners, researchers and educators, covering lifespan development, assessment, impact and interventions. Drawing together clinical, neurobiological and developmental viewpoints, the authors summarize the latest research findings in practical and applied terms, and review conceptual approaches to assessing and identifying executive function and dysfunction. Several chapters are devoted to practical aspects of executive dysfunction, including research-based treatment strategies, educational implications, forensic cautions and intervention resources. Executive dysfunction in ADHD, LD, MR, autism, mood disorders, epilepsy, cancer and TBI is covered, with test performance, neuroimaging and clinical presentation for these clinical conditions. The book concludes with anticipation of future work in the field. This is a key reference for medical, psychological and educational professionals who work with children, adolescents and young adults in clinical and educational settings. Table of Contents Preface Introduction to the volume Part I. Foundations of Executive Function/Dysfunction: 1. Models of executive functioning 2. The developmental neuropsychology of executive functions 3. The neurobiology of executive functions 4. Assessment and identification of executive dysfunction Part II. Executive Dysfunction in the Neurodevelopmental and Acquired Disorders: Introduction to Part II 5. Executive functions in disruptive behavior disorders 6. Executive functions in autism spectrum disorders 7. Executive functions in intellectual disability syndromes 8. Executive functions in pediatric movement and motor control disorders 9. Executive functions in learning disorders 10. Executive functions in mood and anxiety disorders 11. Executive functions in childhood epilepsy 12. Executive functions in pediatric cancer 13. Executive functions in human immunodeficiency virus 14. Executive functions and neurotoxic exposure 15. Executive functions after congenital and prenatal insults 16. Executive functions in acquired brain injury Part III. Applications: 17. Empirical status regarding the remediation of executive skills 18. Educational implications of executive dysfunction 19. Executive functions, forensic neuropsychology, and child psychiatry: opinions, cautions, and caveats 20. Reflections on executive functioning.