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Contributors | |
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Preface | |
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Foundations of Neurological and Neuropsychological Practice | |
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Understanding the Past, Present, and Future of Clinical Neuropsychology | |
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Neuropsychology and Other Assessment Approaches | |
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Training in Neuropsychology | |
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The Past: Influences on Neuropsychological Theory and Practice | |
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The Present: Approaches to Neuropsychological Assessment and Intervention | |
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The Future: Factors Driving the Future of Neuropsychology | |
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Introduction to Neuropathology and Brain-Behavior Relationships | |
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Introduction and Summary | |
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Early Theories | |
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Scientific Progress | |
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Luria's Theory | |
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Cerebral Specialization | |
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Characteristics of Brain Pathology | |
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Types of Neuropathological Disorders | |
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Conclusions | |
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Treatment Planning and Interventions | |
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Clinical Recommendations for Professional Practice | |
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The Neurological Examination as It Relates to Neuropsychological Issues | |
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Historical Perspective | |
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Basis of the Neurological Examination | |
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General Physical Examination | |
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The Neurological Examination | |
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Cranial Nerve Exam | |
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Motor Exam | |
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Exam of Reflexes | |
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Sensory Exam | |
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Summary | |
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Neuropsychology and Neuroimaging: Integrating and Understanding Structure and Function in Clinical Practice | |
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History of Integrating Brain Morphology and Clinical Practice | |
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Computed Tomography | |
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging | |
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Positron-Emission Tomography | |
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Electroencephalography | |
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Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging | |
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Clinical Recommendations for Professional Practice | |
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Neuropsychological Assessment for Treatment Planning and Intervention | |
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Understanding and Using the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Test Batteries With Children and Adults | |
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Introduction and History | |
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Fixed Versus Flexible Battery Approach | |
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Psychometric Properties | |
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Evaluating Tests From the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery | |
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Interpreting HRNB Scores and Composites | |
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Treatment Planning in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation | |
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Summary | |
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Understanding and Using the Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Test Batteries With Children and Adults | |
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History of the Luria-Nebraska | |
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Applied Research With the Battery | |
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Luria-Nebraska Test Descriptions | |
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Scales on the Luria-Nebraska Battery | |
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Scoring and Interpretation of the Luria-Nebraska | |
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Psychometric Characteristics of the Battery | |
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Conclusions | |
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Understanding and Using the NEPSY-II With Young Children, Children, and Adolescents | |
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Development and Theoretical Foundation of the NEPSY-II | |
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Materials | |
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Organization and Administration | |
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The Psychometric Properties of the NEPSY-II | |
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Clinical Utility of the NEPSY-II for Diagnosis | |
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Interpretation | |
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Conclusion | |
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Understanding and Using the Dean-Woodcock Neuropsychological Battery With Children, Youth, Adults, and in Geriatrics | |
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The Dean-Woodcock Sensory-Motor Battery (DWSMB) | |
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DWSMB Subtests | |
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Validation of the DWSMB | |
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Clinical Recommendations for Professional Practice for the DWSMB | |
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Conclusion | |
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A Descriptive Summary of Essential Neuropsychological Tests | |
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Comprehensive Neuropsychological Test Batteries | |
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Tests of Language Ability | |
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Tests of Nonverbal Reasoning Ability | |
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Visual-Spatial and Constructional Performance | |
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Motor Skills Tests | |
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Tests of Memory and Learning Ability | |
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Tests of Attention, Concentration, and Conceptual Tracking | |
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Objective Personality Testing | |
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Treatment Planning and Interventions | |
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Clinical Recommendations for Professional Practice | |
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Treatment Planning and Intervening with Special Populations and Individuals with Disorders | |
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Brief and Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessment of Children and Adults With Learning Difficulties and Disabilities | |
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Models of LD Determination | |
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Comorbidity | |
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Reading Disorder | |
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Interventions | |
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Written Language Disorders | |
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Interventions in Written Language | |
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Conclusion | |
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Brief and Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessment of Alcohol and Drug Abuse | |
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Overview | |
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Brain Structures Related to Addiction Processes | |
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Psychoactive Substance Abuse Research Issues | |
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Assessment Issues | |
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Neuropsychological Assessment | |
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Screening Assessments | |
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Comprehensive Assessment | |
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Marijuana (Cannabis) | |
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Hallucinogens/LSD and Ecstasy | |
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Opiates | |
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Sedatives | |
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Phencyclidine | |
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Cocaine and Other Stimulants | |
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Inhalants and Solvents | |
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Polydrug Abuse | |
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Suggestions for Practitioners | |
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Clinical Considerations | |
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Clinical Recommendations for Treatment Planning and Interventions | |
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Brief and Extended Neuropsychological Assessment of Aging and Dementia | |
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Differential Diagnosis | |
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Neuropsychological Assessment | |
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Brief Assessment Approaches | |
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Extended Neuropsychological Assessment | |
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Case Report | |
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Index | |