Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment

A concise, up-to-date review of school and pediatric neuropsychological assessment This fourth edition of the Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment introduces an updated school neuropsychological assessment model (SNA Model), which builds on and enhances the earlier framework known as the Integrated SNP/CHC Model. Although the name has changed, the core goals remain the same: to help practitioners interpret test results through a clear organizational system, to link assessments with evidence-based interventions, and to establish a shared language for understanding how brain development influences learning. The book shows how to collect a neurodevelopmental history, choose appropriate assessment instruments, effectively evaluate children, adolescents, and young adults, and interpret results following an enhanced neurocognitive model. The fourth edition has been revised and updated to include the most recent advances in the field. Over 220 additional tests, representing over 1,700 subtests have been added to the fourth edition and classified according to the new SNA Model. The SNA Model has been expanded in the fourth edition to include psychological measures of psychopathology symptoms, along with expanded coverage of cultural, ecological, and contextual factors that shape assessment and interpretation. In addition, the new edition contains updated online tools, including sample case studies, a link to a searchable database of neuropsychological tests classified by their underlying neurocognitive constructs (the SNA Model), and a new version of the Neuropsychological Processing Concerns Checklist for Children and Adolescents, Fifth Edition (NPCC-5), available in both English and Spanish. Like all books in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book is designed to help busy assessment specialists quickly acquire the knowledge and skills they need to make optimal use of major psychological assessment instruments. Each concise chapter features callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and illustrative materials, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered. Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment, Fourth Edition contains unmatched guidance and direction for school psychologists who have, or want to, specialize in school neuropsychological assessment. The book is an excellent resource for pediatric clinical psychologists/neuropsychologists and other mental health professionals who serve educators, school-aged children, and their families.