Best Practices in School Neuropsychology

The latest edition of the gold standard in school neuropsychology references In the newly revised Second Edition of Best Practices in School Neuropsychology: Guidelines for Effective Practice, Assessment, and Evidence-Based Intervention, a team of psychological experts delivers a thoroughly updated treatment of modern issues and challenges in school neuropsychology. The editors provide comprehensive discussions of current assessment and intervention models, best practices in assessing cognitive processes, and the important task of collaborating with parents, educators, and other professionals. This latest edition includes: Explorations of the unique challenges posed by working with culturally diverse student populations Clinical advice for learning specialists and neuropsychologists engaged with special populations and students with academic disabilities, processing deficits, or medical disorders New chapters on assessment and intervention with children suffering from trauma or substance abuse Perfect for psychologists, neuropsychologists, clinicians, and academics working in or studying school environments, Best Practices in School Neuropsychology is a must-read reference for practitioners working with children and students who seek a one-stop reference for evidence-informed assessment and intervention guidelines.

The latest edition of the gold standard in school neuropsychology referencesIn the newly revised Second Edition of Best Practices in School Neuropsychology: Guidelines for Effective Practice, Assessment, and Evidence-Based Intervention, a team of psychological experts delivers a thoroughly updated treatment of modern issues and challenges in school neuropsychology. The editors provide comprehensive discussions of current assessment and intervention models, best practices in assessing cognitive processes, and the important task of collaborating with parents, educators, and other professionals.This latest edition includes:* Explorations of the unique challenges posed by working with culturally diverse student populations* Clinical advice for learning specialists and neuropsychologists engaged with special populations and students with academic disabilities, processing deficits, or medical disorders* New chapters on assessment and intervention with children suffering from trauma or substance abusePerfect for psychologists, neuropsychologists, clinicians, and academics working in or studying school environments, Best Practices in School Neuropsychology is a must-read reference for practitioners working with children and students who seek a one-stop reference for evidence-informed assessment and intervention guidelines.

ForewardAbout the EditorsList of ContributorsSection l: Professional Issues in School Neuropsychology1. School Neuropsychology Specialization2. School Neuropsychology Training and Credentialing3. Ethical and Legal Issues Related to School Neuropsychology4. Multicultural School NeuropsychologySection ll: Practice Issues in School Neuropsychology5. Theories in School Neuropsychology6. Integrating Cognitive Assessment in School Neuropsychological Evaluations7. The Application of Neuroscience to the Practice of School Neuropsychology8. School Neuropsychology Collaboration with Home, School, and Outside Professionals9. "Return to Learn": School Reentry for Children Recovering from Neurological Conditions10. Statistical and Clinical Interpretation Guidelines for School Neuropsychological Conditions11. Importance of Assessing Effort and MotivationSection lll: Clinical Applications of School Neuropsychology: Clinical Disorders12. Assessing and Intervening with Children with ADD/ADHD13. Assessing and Intervening with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders14. Assessing and Intervening with Children with Developmental Delays15. Assessing and Intervening with Children with Emotional Disorders16. Assessing and Intervening with Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing17. Assessing and Intervening with Visually Imparied Children18. Assessing and Interveninig with Children who are Chronically Ill19. Assessing and Intervening with Children with Brain Tumors20. Assessing and Intervening with Children with Seizure Disorders21. Assessing and Intervening with Children with Traumatic Brain Injury22. Assessing and Intervening with Children who have been Traumatized23. Assessing and Intervening with Children and Adolescents- Substance Use and AbuseSection IV: Clinical Applications of School Neuropsychology: Academic Disabilities24. Assessing and Intervening with Children with Reading Disorders25. Assessing and Intervening with Children with Written Language Disorders26. Assessing and Intervening with Children with Mathematics Disorders27. Assessing and Intervening with Children with Auditory Processing and Speech Language Disorders28. Assessing and Intervening with Children with Nonverbal Learning DisabilitiesSection V: Clinical Application of School Neuropsychology: Functional/Processing Deficits29. Assessing and Intervening with Children with Sensory-Motor Impairment30. Assessing and Intervening with Children with Memory Disorders31. Assessing and Intervening with Children with Executive Function Disorders32. Assessing and Intervening with Children with Processing Speed DeficitsAuthor IndexIndex