Margaret Semrud-Clikeman: School Neuropsychology, Gebunden

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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.