Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology

ISBN-13: 9780199734566 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 400 str.

Opis

Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology is the authoritative, definitive reference on the practice and process of civil forensic neuropsychological assessment of children and adolescents. With chapters authored by top experts in the field of pediatric neuropsychology and forensic neuropsychology, this book provides critical, knowledgeable, and expert information for clinicians, attorneys, physicians and other professionals involved in forensic pediatric neuropsychological assessment.

Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology covers core theoretical and practical topics including the role of pediatric neuropsychology in the courtroom, ethics, test selection, advanced interpretation of test results, tools for assessing sub-optimal performance, differential diagnosis of malingering and related conditions, and factors such as culture and pre-morbid conditions. In addition, in-depth review and clinical case descriptions of mild traumatic brain injury, moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, medical malpractice, the independent educational evaluation, and the diagnosis of psychological and psychiatric conditions such as secondary ADHD in the context of the forensic neuropsychological evaluation are covered in detail. The book also includes a toolbox of forms useful for conducting clinical forensic evaluations which will be of particular interest to practicing clinicians.

Recenzje

This book is highly recommended for anyone engaged or thinking about engaging in pediatric forensic neuropsychology. There is unparalleled coverage of oft-forgotten issues in assessment that will assist clinicians under scrutiny, and the information is frequently specific to pediatric evaluations without being redundant or generic, as tends to be the case with so many forensic books. 5 stars!

O autorze

Elisabeth M.S. Sherman is the Neuropsychologist and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Clinical Neurosciences and the Director of Pediatric Neuropsychology Fellowship, Alberta Children's Hospital and University of Calgary. Brian L. Brooks is a Neuropsychologist at the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary, Alberta and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Clinical Neurosciences and at the University of Calgary.