Applied clinical neuropsychology : an introduction / Jan Leslie Holtz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Holtz, Jan Leslie.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Clinical neuropsychology.

Neuropsychological tests.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (538 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer Pub. Co., c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

""Luring readers in...with meticulously woven clinical vignettes, Holtz masterfully presents the mechanics and the art of neuropsychology....students will appreciate the historical roots of neuropsychology, [and] will understand the multiplex systems of current neuropsychological approaches..."". -Nancy S. Koven, PhD. Bates College. ""...there has not been an available text focusing on the application of the basic principles in clinical neuropsychological practice....Finally, a text is available to remedy this problem."". -Dennis Andersen, MS, LMHC. Eastern Washington University. ""A valuable

Contents:

CONTENTS; Preface; 1. Introduction to Clinical Neuropsychology; 2. The Nervous System: Structure and Function; 3. Neuropathology: Neurodegenerative Disorders; 4. Neuropathology: Acquired Disorders; 5. Issues in Clinical Neuropsychological Practice; 6. Interviewing in Clinical Neuropsychology; 7. Tests of Intellectual Abilities; 8. Tests of Memory Functioning; 9. Neuropsychological Test Batteries; 10. Differential Diagnosis; 11. Prognosis and Treatment Planning; 12. Cognitive and Memory Rehabilitation; 13. Individual Therapy; 14. Family and Group Therapy; 15. Psychopharmacology

16. Pediatric Neuropsychology17. Geriatric Neuropsychology; 18. The Future of Clinical Neuropsychology; Glossary; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-23924-8

9786613239242

0-8261-0475-4

OCLC:

747410668