Contemporary Approaches to Neuropsychological Assessment

Contemporary Approaches to Neuropsychological Assessment
Author: Gerald Goldstein
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 440
Release: 1997-05-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780306455216

This timely volume features updates on standardized test batteries, notably the Halstead-Reitan and Lurai-Nebraska systems. In addition to general developments in cognitive psychology, chapters discuss: cognitive and process approaches to assessment the application of computers to neuropsychological testing and advances in the assessment of children, the elderly, and individuals with severe dementia. This up-to-date compendium is a must for psychologists, psychiatrist, and neurologists, both in clinical and research settings.

Neuropsychological Assessment of Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Neuropsychological Assessment of Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Author: Igor Grant
Publisher:
Total Pages: 686
Release: 1996
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780195090734

A 1996 survey of the members of the American Board of Professional Psychology Diplomates, published by The Clinical Neuropsychologist journal, selected the first edition of this book as one of the "Essential Books and Journals in North American Clinical Neuropsychology"--a list which included only 10 other titles! The Second Edition has improved further on this high standard. While the authors have retained the same general structure--with the addition of a set of three chapters on psychosocial outcomes--virtually the entire book has been rewritten and thoroughly updated to reflect recent developments in this area of knowledge. Part I features new chapters on the Iowa-Benton approach, on cognitive screening methods, and on computers and memory. Part II has been expanded with new chapters on Tourette's syndrome, acute and chronic hypoxemia, HIV infection, schizophrenia, Huntington's disease, and an expanded chapter on Parkinson's disease. Part III is entirely new, and it focuses on life quality outcome in head injury and pulmonary disease. Considerably enlarged in size, this book will remain the basic reference on the neuropsychological aspects of diseases affecting brain and behavior.

Handbook of Clinical Child Neuropsychology

Handbook of Clinical Child Neuropsychology
Author: Cecil R. Reynolds
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 590
Release: 2013-12-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1489968075

The past decade has brought important advances in our understanding of the brain, particularly its influence on the behavior, emotions, and personality of children and adolescents. In the tradition of its predecessors, the third edition of the Handbook of Clinical Child Neuropsychology enhances this understanding by emphasizing current best practice, up-to-date science, and emerging theoretical trends for a comprehensive review of the field. Along with the Handbook’s impressive coverage of normal development, pathology, and professional issues, brand-new chapters highlight critical topics in assessment, diagnostic, and treatment, including, The role and prevalence of brain dysfunction in ADHD, conduct disorder, the autistic spectrum, and other childhood disorders; The neuropsychology of learning disabilities; Assessment of Spanish-speaking children and youth; Using the PASS (planning, attention, simultaneous, successive) theory in neurological assessment; Forensic child neuropsychology; Interventions for pediatric coma. With singular range, timeliness, and clarity, the newly updated Handbook of Clinical Child Neuropsychology reflects and addresses the ongoing concerns of practitioners as diverse as neuropsychologists, neurologists, clinical psychologists, pediatricians, and physical and speech-language therapists.

The Neuropsychology Handbook

The Neuropsychology Handbook
Author: Arthur MacNeill Horton
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages: 857
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0826102514

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Reliability and Validity in Neuropsychological Assessment

Reliability and Validity in Neuropsychological Assessment
Author: Michael D. Franzen
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 463
Release: 2013-11-21
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1475732244

No other book reviews clinical neuropsychological assessment from an empirical psychometric perspective. In this completely revised and updated 2nd edition, the concepts and methods of psychometric neuropsychology are presented as a framework by which to evaluate current instruments. Newer methodologies and statistical techniques are discussed, such as meta analysis, effect size, confirming factor analysis and ecological validity. The explosion of research in this area since the publication of the first edition in 1989, has been incorporated, including a greatly expanded chapter on child assessment instruments. This volume is a must for the bookshelf of every clinical neuropsychologist as well as researchers and students. Anyone conducting forensic evaluations will especially find useful the information on reliability and validity when preparing for court appearances.

A History of Neuropsychology

A History of Neuropsychology
Author: J. Bogousslavsky
Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3318064637

Neuropsychology has become a very important aspect for neurologists in clinical practice as well as in research. Being a specialized field in psychology, its long history is based on different historical developments in brain science and clinical neurology. In this volume, we want to show how present concepts of neuropsychology originated and were established by outlining the most important developments since the end of the 19th century. The articles of this book that cover topics such as aphasia, amnesia and dementia show a great multicultural influence due to an editorship and authorship that spans all developmental initiatives in Europe, Asia, and America. This book gives a better understanding of the development of higher brain function studies and is an interesting read for neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, neurosurgeons, historians, and anyone else interested in the history of neuropsychology.

Clinician's Guide To Neuropsychological Assessment

Clinician's Guide To Neuropsychological Assessment
Author: Rodney D. Vanderploeg
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 644
Release: 2014-04-04
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1135655847

Neuropsychological assessment is a difficult and complicated process. Often, experienced clinicians as well as trainees and students gloss over fundamental problems or fail to consider potential sources of error. Since formal test data on the surface appear unambiguous and objective, they may fall into the habit of overemphasizing tests and their scores and underemphasizing all the factors that affect the validity, reliability, and interpretability of test data. But interpretation is far from straightforward, and a pragmatic application of assessment results requires attention to a multitude of issues. This long-awaited, updated, and greatly expanded second edition of the Clinician's Guide to Neuropsychological Assessment, like the first, focuses on the clinical practice of neuropsychology. Orienting readers to the entire multitude of issues, it guides them step by step through evaluation and helps them avoid common misconceptions, mistakes, and methodological pitfalls. It is divided into three sections: fundamental elements of the assessment process; special issues, settings, and populations; and new approaches and methodologies. The authors, all of whom are actively engaged in the clinical practice of neuropsychological assessment, as well as in teaching and research, do an outstanding job of integrating the academic and the practical. The Clinician's Guide to Neuropsychological Assessment, Second Edition will be welcomed as a text for graduate courses but also as an invaluable hands-on handbook for interns, postdoctoral fellows, and experienced neuropsychologists alike. No other book offers its combination of breadth across batteries and approaches, depth, and practicality.