School Neuropsychology, Second Edition : A Practitioner's Handbook

Now in a revised and expanded second edition reflecting key developments in understanding brain–behavior relationships, this accessible book helps school practitioners integrate neuropsychological principles into data-based decision making. The expert authors present a framework for comprehensively evaluating students' cognitive strengths and weaknesses to aid in developing individualized interventions. Chapters elucidate the neuropsychological processes involved in reading, math, and writing disabilities; neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders; and medical issues that may affect learning and behavior. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes concrete assessment and intervention guidance, case examples, "In-Depth" boxes, and reproducible and downloadable tools. New to This Edition Chapters on genetic disorders and chronic medical disorders. An expanded three-dimensional understanding of brain networks and brain functioning. Updated neuroscientific and school psychology research. New and updated case studies.