Neuropsychological testing can identify changes in cognition,
behavior, and emotion; aid in determining the cause of the change
(e.g., neurologic disease, psychiatric disorders, or developmental
problems); and assist clinicians in planning treatment and
rehabilitation. To use these tests properly, professionals need an
authoritative source of advice and guidance on how to administer,
score, and interpret them. Written by two leading experts in
neuropsychological assessment, Essentials of Neuropsychological
Assessment is that source.
Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment
series, this book is designed to help busy mental health
professionals 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 Neuropsychological Assessment provides comprehensive
instruction on test administration, scoring, and interpretation.
The authors also address practical and conceptual issues related to
neuropsychological assessment in geriatric, pediatric, forensic,
and other specialized settings, as well as the essentials of report
writing and common neuropsychological syndromes.
