Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment

The third edition of Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment provides a practical and concise overview of neuropsychological practice in schools and other pediatric clinical settings, including how to identify the need for testing, collect a neurodevelopmental history, choose appropriate assessment instruments, effectively evaluate students, and accurately interpret results. It has been revised and updated to include the most recent advances in the field, such as major neuropsychological test batteries for children, and updated online tools.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 640 pages
Publication date: 26 March 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

The third edition of Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of neuropsychological assessment in educational settings. Written by experienced practitioners, the book offers a practical and concise overview of neuropsychological practice, emphasizing effective treatment planning.

The book begins by introducing the fundamentals of neuropsychological assessment, including the importance of identifying the need for testing and the factors that may influence test results. It then guides readers through the process of collecting a neurodevelopmental history, selecting appropriate assessment instruments, and effectively evaluating students.

In addition to covering traditional neuropsychological tests, such as IQ and achievement tests, the third edition includes comprehensive coverage of major neuropsychological test batteries for children. These batteries include the NEPSY-II, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition integrated, and the Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System. The book provides detailed information on how to administer and interpret these tests, as well as how to use the results to inform treatment planning.

To enhance accessibility and practicality, the third edition includes updated online tools. These tools include 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 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 is an invaluable resource for school psychologists and other mental health professionals working with students who may be experiencing cognitive, behavioral, or emotional difficulties. The book provides unmatched guidance and direction for developing effective assessment strategies, interpreting test results, and developing evidence-based treatment plans. Whether you are a novice or an experienced practitioner, this book will help you improve your skills and knowledge in the field of neuropsychological assessment.

Weight: 668g
Dimension: 141 x 216 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119533207
Edition number: 3rd Edition