The SAGE Handbook of Clinical Neuropsychology: Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment and Diagnosis

Clinical Neuropsychology is a vast and varied field that focuses on the treatment, assessment and diagnosis of a range of cognitive disorders through a study and understanding of neuroanatomy and the relationship between the brain and human behavior.This handbook focuses on the assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation of cognitive disorders.It provides in-depth coverage on a variety of content, including psychometrics, neuropsychological test batteries (computer based cognitive assessment systems) and assessment applications.This handbook is vital for clinical neuropsychologists and postgraduate students and researchers hoping to apply a knowledge of neuropsychology to clinical settings and effectively assess, diagnose and treat patients suffering from cognitive disorders.PART I BACKGROUND CONSIDERATIONSPART II DOMAIN-SPECIFIC NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL MEASURESPART III GENERAL COGNITIVE TEST BATTERIESPART IV LEGACY NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TEST BATTERIESPART V COMPUTERISED BATTERIES, TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES AND TELENEUROPSYCHOLOGYPART VI NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT APPLICATIONS Read more