Best Practices in School Neuropsychology

An accurate and up-to-date discussion of practice and procedure in school neuropsychologyIn the newly revised second edition of Best Practices in School Neuropsychology: Guidelines for Effective Practice, Assessment, and Evidence-Based Intervention, a team of distinguished psychology practitioners and educators delivers a robust and authoritative discussion of the most relevant issues and challenges that arise in modern school neuropsychology. The book explores current assessment and intervention models and best practices in assessing cognitive processes. It also examines the critical task of collaborating with parents, educators, and other professionals.Best Practices in School Neuropsychology explores:* The distinctive challenges posed by assessing and treating children in culturally diverse student populations.* Clinical advice for learning specialists and psychologists engaged in work with special populations and students with academic disabilities, processing deficits, or medical disorders.* Brand-new content covering trauma, substance abuse, ADHD, exposure to toxins, processing speed, and assessment of effort.Best Practices in School Neuropsychology: Guidelines for Effective Practice, Assessment, and Evidence-Based Intervention is a must-read reference for psychologists, neuropsychologists, clinicians, and academics who specialize in treatment of school-age populations. It's also an ideal one-stop resource for practitioners working with children and students who seek evidence-informed assessment and intervention guidelines.