A Guide to Neuropsychological Testing for Health Care Professionals
About this ebook
This book emphasizes the breadth and depth of neuropsychological assessments and the many practical uses they have, such as treatment planning, diagnosis, interventions, and many more. The authors offer practical guidance on neuropsychological testing and assessment across the lifespan, from pediatric through geriatric patients. The book is designed specifically for those professionals with little to no training in neuropsychology that need to apply knowledge gleaned from neuropsychological assessments.
Key topics discussed:
- Neuropsychological testing and psychoanalysis
- Using neuropsychological instruments in school settings: possibilities and limitations
- Using neuropsychological information in vocational rehabilitation planning
- Neuropsychology and speech/language therapy
About the author
Eric R. Arzubi, MD is a second year resident in psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine.
Elisa Mambrino, PhD, is a psychologist licensed in Connecticut and New York. Her clinical training, experience and interests focus upon individualized psychological, psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessment, primarily with children, adolescents and young adults.
