Written by a renowned expert in school neuropsychology,
Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment, Second
Edition is a practical resource presenting school
psychologists, educational diagnosticians, and pediatric
neuropsychologists with clear coverage and vital information on
this evolving area of practice within school psychology. Filled
with case studies and guidance for your practice, the Second
Edition offers new coverage of major neuropsychological test
batteries for children, including NEPSY ®-II; Wechsler
Intelligence Scale for Children®, Fourth Edition
Integrated; and Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System
(TM).
Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological
Assessment series, this book is designed to help busy mental
health professionals quickly acquire the knowledge and skills they
need to make optimal use of major psychological assessment
instruments. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes
highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive
illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you
gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.
The accompanying CD-ROM provides helpful tools, including sample
case studies and searchable databases of neuropsychological tests
classified by processing area and conceptual model. Essentials
of School Neuropsychological Assessment, Second Edition
explores how to identify the need for testing, conduct a
neurodevelopmental history, select appropriate assessment
instruments, effectively evaluate students, and accurately
interpret results.
Tabella dei contenuti
Foreword xi
Series Preface xv
Acknowledgments xvii
One: The Emerging Specialization of School Neuropsychology 1
Two: Historical Influences of Clinical Neuropsychology and School Psychology 23
Three: Training and Credentialing in School Neuropsychology 51
Four: When to Refer for a School Neuropsychological Assessment 69
Five: An Integrated Model for School Neuropsychology Assessment 99
Six: School Neuropsychology Report Writing 127
Seven: Major School Neuropsychological Test Batteries for Children 159
Eight: Clinical Interpretation Guidelines 181
Nine: Case Study Illustration 209
Ten: Sensorimotor Functions 261
Eleven: Visuospatial and Auditory Cognitive Processes 283
Twelve: Learning and Memory Cognitive Processes 303
Thirteen: Executive Functions 339
Fourteen: Attention and Working Memory Facilitators/Inhibitors 373
Fifteen: Speed, Fluency, and Efficiency of Processing Facilitators/Inhibitors 397
Sixteen: Acquired Knowledge: Acculturation Knowledge and Language Abilities 421
Seventeen: Acquired Knowledge: Academic Achievement 439
Eighteen: Future Directions of School Neuropsychological Assessment 473
Appendix 481
References 485
About the Author 508
Index 509
About the CD-ROM 519
Circa l’autore
DANIEL C. MILLER, Ph D, is a Professor and Chair of the
Department of Psychology and Philosophy at Texas Women’s
University. He has over 30 years of experience as a school
psychologist practitioner and trainer and over 25 years of
experience as a school neuropsychologist.
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