A concise, up-to-date review of school neuropsychological assessment
that covers effective treatment planning
The third edition of Essentials of School Neuropsychological
Assessment offers a practical and concise overview of
neuropsychological practice in schools and other pediatric clinical
settings and clearly explains how to identify the need for testing. The
book shows how to collect a neurodevelopmental history, choose
appropriate assessment instruments, effectively evaluate students, and
accurately interpret results. The third edition has been revised and
updated to include the most recent advances in the field such as major
neuropsychological test batteries for children, including NEPSY-II,
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition integrated, and
Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System. In addition, the new edition
contains updated online tools, including sample case studies, searchable
databases of neuropsychological tests classified by processing area and
conceptual model, a neuropsychological processing concerns checklist in
both English and Spanish, and sample report shells with tables.
Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment
series, this book is designed to help busy practitioners and school
psychologists 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.
Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment, Third Edition
contains unmatched guidance and direction for school psychologists and
other mental health professionals who serve educators, school children,
and their families.
