Handbook of School Neuropsychology

"The book is a wonderful and much-needed addition to the corpus ofscientifically based literature on learning and learningdisabilities, especially reading disability." --Sally E. Shaywitz, MD Co-Director, Yale Center for the Study ofLearning and Attention and author of Overcoming Dyslexia A comprehensive reference on the theory and practice ofevidence-based school neuropsychology As new studies reveal disorders once thought behavioral orfunctional to be neurobiological or neurochemical in nature,clinical child neuropsychology has developed as an importantdiscipline for understanding and treating a variety of child andadolescent disorders. With neuropsychological assessment morewidely used in school settings than ever before, schoolpsychologists require greater knowledge of both the discipline andits application in a school environment. Bridging theory and practice, the Handbook of SchoolNeuropsychology provides critical information on neuroanatomy,assessment, and practical, evidence-based interventions for avariety of childhood neuropsychological difficulties anddisabilities. Featuring contributions from leading experts, thisgroundbreaking resource covers all aspects of schoolneuropsychology, from training and credentialing, assessment, andintervention to understanding and serving students with specificdisorders or diseases. This hands-on resource also features an appendix filled with usefultools, including a comprehensive neuropsychological questionnaire,sample neuropsychological evaluations, a list of associations, aswell as sample neuropsychologically based IEPs. The text presents the material in five sections, covering: * Foundations of school neuropsychological practice * Development, structure, and functioning of the brain * Neuropsychological assessment for intervention * Understanding and serving learners with diseases and disordersand from special populations * Neuropsychological interventions in schools The most comprehensive reference on the theory and practice ofschool neuropsychology, the Handbook of School Neuropsychology isan indispensable tool for school and child psychologists, specialeducation professionals, and students in both fields.