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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 | |