The Neuropsychology Toolkit : Guidelines, Formats, and Language

Richard L. Wanlass

ISBN 10: 146141881X / ISBN 13: 9781461418818

Published by Springer New York, Springer New York, 2012

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - During the professional training and careers of psychology interns, postdoctoral fellows, and neuropsychologists, there are many recurring errors, omissions, and misconceptions that can diminish the quality of neuropsychological evaluations. This book provides information, guidelines, and materials to help future neuropsychology supervisees identify, understand, and avoid some of these problems and pitfalls. Also included in the appendices are a neuropsychological questionnaire, short- and long-report formats, and sample statements that can be used to help with wording sections of the report that are particularly challenging to write.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Neuropsychology Toolkit : Guidelines, Formats, and Language
• Publisher: Springer New York, Springer New York
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 146141881X
• ISBN 13: 9781461418818
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 241W x 160H x 13D millimeters 241 millimeters width by 160 millimeters height by 13 millimeters depth
• Weight: 430 grams

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Synopsis

This book provides information, guidelines, and materials to help future neuropsychology supervisees identify, understand, and avoid some of these problems and pitfalls. Also included are a neuropsychological questionnaire, short- and long-report formats, and sample statements that can be used to help with wording sections of the report that are particularly challenging to write.

About the Author

Richard Wanlass, Ph.D., is Chief Psychologist and Clinical Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center, where he oversees and provides neuropsychological, psychological, and social services to patients with TBI, chronic pain, stroke, spinal cord injury, and other neurological and physical disabilities. In addition, he trains pre-doctoral psychology interns and post-doctoral neuropsychology fellows. Prior to joing UC-Davis, he directed neuropsychological and psychological services in a free-standing brain injury rehabilitation facility. Other previous activities include private practice, consultation, and service as an Expert Reviewer for the California Board of Psychology. Dr. Wanlass is a Fellow of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and a member of the American Psychological Association.