Applied Clinical Neuropsychology: An Introduction"Luring readers in...with meticulously woven clinical vignettes, Holtz masterfully presents the mechanics and the art of neuropsychology....students will appreciate the historical roots of neuropsychology, [and] will understand the multiplex systems of current neuropsychological approaches..." -Nancy S. Koven, PhD "...there has not been an available text focusing on the application of the basic principles in clinical neuropsychological practice....Finally, a text is available to remedy this problem." -Dennis Andersen, MS, LMHC "A valuable introduction to the field of clinical neuropsychology and its terminology, this text fills a void. The reader gains an appreciation for the multifaceted role of the clinical neuropsychologist, not only as an assessor of cognitive functioning but also as a treatment professional." Lauren Littlefield, PhD, This breakthrough introductory text-unlike all other clinical neuropsychology textbooks on the market-introduces advanced undergraduate students and clinicians in training to the field by showing undergraduate students how clinical neuropsychologists actually practice their craft. The book uncovers the professional issues that clinical neuropsychologists deal with daily, including neurogenerative disorders, acquired disorders, ethical practice issues, interviewing, testing, prognosis and treatment planning, drug prescriptions, and more. Using case studies culled from the author's own clinical work, the book provides students with firsthand accounts of neuropsychology in action. As the first textbook to integrate real, practical applications of neuropsychology, it covers the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals with brain illness or injury, as opposed to examining brain structures and functions alone. This innovative, application-based approach to neuropsychology is guaranteed to give students a clear, comprehensive understanding of what neuropsychology is and what neuropsychologists do. Key features:
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Contents
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| 31 | |
Chapter 3 Neuropathology Neurodegenerative Disorders | 61 |
Chapter 4 Neuropathology
Acquired Disorders | 89 |
Chapter 5 Issues in Clinical
Neuropsychological Practice | 119 |
Chapter 6 Interviewing in Clinical
Neuropsychology | 141 |
Chapter 7 Tests of Intellectual Abilities
| 171 |
Chapter 8 Tests of Memory Functioning
| 193 |
Chapter 12 Cognitive and Memory Rehabilitation
| 305 |
Chapter 13 Individual Therapy
| 329 |
Chapter 14 Family and Group Therapy
| 355 |
Chapter 15 Psychopharmacology
| 377 |
Chapter 16 Pediatric Neuropsychology
| 407 |
Chapter 17 Geriatic Neuropsychology
| 439 |
Chapter 18 The Future of Clinical Neuropsychology
| 459 |
Glossary
| 475 |