Assessment
Child Neuropsychology:
Assessment and Interventions for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Anne Teeter Ellison & Margaret Semrud-Clikeman, 2007, Springer
ISBN 0-38747-670-9
Child Neuropsychology guides therapists and neurologists toward common goals: early, accurate diagnosis and finely focused interventions across disciplines. By analyzing the affects of brain development on children and adolescents? behavioral, cognitive, learning, and psychosocial abilities and deficits, this groundbreaking volume brings vital perspectives to assessment and treatment. Leading experts Ellison and Semrud-Clikeman start with the basics of child clinical neuropsychology and functional neuroanatomy, taking readers through examination protocols and assessment instruments to treatment planning and methods.
A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests: Administration, Norms, and Commentary
Otfried Spreen, (Ed.), 1998, Oxford University Press
ISBN 0-195100-19-0
The Second Edition of A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests incorporates the major developments in neuropyschology and new research findings about brain-behavior relations in the 1990s. Written for professionals, it has been considerably expanded and contains new chapters on test selection, administration, and preparation of the client; report writing and the informing interview; executive functions; occupational interest and aptitude; and malingering and symptom validity testing.
Diagnosing Learning Disorders: A Neuropsychological Framework
Bruce F. Pennington, 1991, The Guilford Press, NY
ISBN 0-89862-563-7
Although written primarily for professionals, and therefore somewhat technical, others would benefit from the material covered in this book. There is a comprehensive section on NLD, which the author refers to as "right hemisphere LD." Although the author questions the social skills component of NLD, referring to the disability as one of math and handwriting, the material provided is informative.
DSM-IV Diagnosis in the Schools
Alvin E. House, 1999, Guilford Press, NY
ISBN 1-57230-346-8
This is a wonderful handbook for educators and school psychologists who are required to provide appropriate support for children with an identified neurologically based disability. Although NLD is not specifically listed in the DSM-IV, the author addresses the topic under "Learning Disorder NOS", and references Dr. Rourke?s work in this area.
Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment (Essentials of Psychological Assessment) (Paperback)
Daniel C. Miller, 2007, Wiley
ISBN 0-47178-372-2
With neuropsychological assessment more widely used in school settings than ever before, school psychologists require greater knowledge of both the discipline and its application within the school environment. Written by a leading expert in school neuropsychology, Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment is a practical resource providing learning specialists and school psychologists with clear coverage and vital information on this evolving area of practice within school psychology.
Locating and Correcting Reading Difficulties (7th ed.)
James L. Shanker and Eldon E. Ekwall, 1998, Prentice-Hall, Inc., NJ
ISBN 0-13-862962-5
The audience for this book is primarily educators and reading specialists. It is an excellent book covering twenty-eight reading errors, and has excellent appendices. Although intended for educators, the material would be beneficial for parents.
Neuropsychological Assessment of Children: A Treatment-Oriented Approach
Byron P. Rourke, John L. Fisk, & John D. Strang, 1986, The Guilford Press
ISBN 0-89862-676-5
This book demonstrates how neuropsychological assessment can lead to successful intervention strategies. Presenting case studies and in-depth descriptions of a range of brain-related problems, it is an essential guide for the practitioner.