Full Description
Now in a revised and expanded second edition reflecting key developments in understanding brain-behavior relationships, this accessible book helps school practitioners integrate neuropsychological principles into data-based decision making. The expert authors present a framework for comprehensively evaluating students' cognitive strengths and weaknesses to aid in developing individualized interventions. Chapters elucidate the neuropsychological processes involved in reading, math, and writing disabilities; neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders; and medical issues that may affect learning and behavior. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes concrete assessment and intervention guidance, case examples, "In-Depth" boxes, and reproducible and downloadable tools.
New to This Edition
Chapters on genetic disorders and chronic medical disorders.
An expanded three-dimensional understanding of brain networks and brain functioning.
Updated neuroscientific and school psychology research.
New and updated case studies.
Contents
Introduction
1. Assessment and Intervention Practices in Educational Settings
2. A Model of Brain Functioning
3. Neuropsychological Approaches to Assessment Interpretation
4. Linking Assessment to Intervention
5. The Neuropsychology of Reading and Reading Disorders
6. The Neuropsychology of Mathematics Disorders
7. The Neuropsychology of Written Language Disorders
8. The Neuropsychology of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
9. Neuropsychological Principles and Psychopathology
10. Neuropsychology of Chronic Medical Disorders
11. Common Genetic Disorders in Childhood
References
Index
