Child Neuropsychology in Practice: Perspectives from Educational Psychologists

This book explores the relationship between educational psychology and neuropsychology, based on research studies and interviews. It examines the applicability of neuropsychology to educational psychology, the role of educational psychologists in child neuropsychological settings, and the underrepresentation of educational psychologists in neuropsychology. It also discusses why neuro-based concepts are appealing to educators and the public, and challenges misconceptions about child neuropsychology as a specialism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 110 pages
Publication date: 04 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate interplay between educational psychology and neuropsychology, drawing upon two original research studies. The first study, a national survey, sought to understand the perspectives of educational psychologists regarding neuropsychology, while the second study involved in-depth interviews to explore the specialized role of educational psychologists in neuropsychological settings. The book addresses crucial questions such as whether neuropsychology holds relevance in educational psychologists' daily practice or if it primarily constitutes a specialized field. It also explores the unique contributions of educational psychologists working with children in neuropsychological contexts and examines the reasons behind their underrepresentation among neuropsychologists. Additionally, the book delves into the training requirements and challenges faced by educational psychologists in this domain. Furthermore, it examines why neuro-based concepts resonate with educators and the broader public, while also debunking prevalent misconceptions and neuromyths in education. The overarching goal of the book is to present a unified and insightful account of the complex relationship between these disciplines through the perspectives of educational psychologists themselves, challenging misconceptions about child neuropsychology as a specialized field.

The first study, a national survey, sought to understand the perspectives of educational psychologists regarding neuropsychology, while the second study involved in-depth interviews to explore the specialized role of educational psychologists in neuropsychological settings.

The book addresses crucial questions such as whether neuropsychology holds relevance in educational psychologists' daily practice or if it primarily constitutes a specialized field.

It also explores the unique contributions of educational psychologists working with children in neuropsychological contexts and examines the reasons behind their underrepresentation among neuropsychologists.

Additionally, the book delves into the training requirements and challenges faced by educational psychologists in this domain.

Furthermore, it examines why neuro-based concepts resonate with educators and the broader public, while also debunking prevalent misconceptions and neuromyths in education.

The overarching goal of the book is to present a unified and insightful account of the complex relationship between these disciplines through the perspectives of educational psychologists themselves, challenging misconceptions about child neuropsychology as a specialized field.

Weight: 178g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030649326
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020