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Handbook of School Neuropsychology

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This edited addition brings together the "state of the art" for the critical field of neuropsychology in the school setting. As the diagnostic and treatments of difficulties of children continue to be attributed to neuropsychological impairments, all those working in the field should be familiar with this text. Section 1 addresses the foundations of school neuropsychology practice. Section 2 describes the development, structure and functioning of the brain. Included in this section is information about neuroimaging and other measures of cognitive impairments. The neuropsychological assessments for interventions are covered in Section 3. With the demise of the mythological 15 point deficit as a criteria for learning difficulties, this section is essential. Also, the informed student of the science must be aware of the fact that a learning difficulty in reading, is not as clearly demarcated on the brain as one would desire.

Sections 4 & 5 are what teachers and parents are seeking -- how to service students who may be experiencing difficulties such as, seizures, auditory processing disorders, fetal alcohol syndrome, children exposed to neurotoxins and deprivation, as well as those who have been diagnosed with TBI or LD.

The authors also share valuable information in the Appendices, including a sample questionnaire, sample evaluations as well as web-sites for additional information.

Those following the field of neuroeducation will find this addition a valuable resource.