Pediatric forensic neuropsychology [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Elisabeth M.S. Sherman and Brian L. Brooks

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910778821103321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, c2012
• ISBN: 1-283-42813-X; 9786613428134; 0-19-992136-9
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (389 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): ShermanElisabeth M. S; BrooksBrian L
• Disciplina: 618.92/8
• Soggetti: Pediatric neuropsychology; Forensic psychiatry
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Contents; Preface; PART ONE: Theoretical, Conceptual, and Psychometric Issues in Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology; 1. Pediatric Neuropsychology in Forensic Proceedings: Roles and Procedures in the Courtroom and Beyond; 2. Ethical Issues in Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology; 3. Basic Psychometrics and Test Selection for an Independent Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology Evaluation; 4. Improving Accuracy When Identifying Cognitive Impairment in Pediatric Neuropsychological Assessments; 5. Interpreting Change on Repeated Neuropsychological Assessments of Children; 6. Differential Diagnosis of Malingering and Related Clinical Presentations7. Overview of Tests and Techniques to Detect Negative Response Bias in Children; 8. Forensic Issues in Neuropsychological Assessment: Culture and Language; 9. Interpretive Confounds in the Independent Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluation; PART TWO: Applied Clinical Issues in Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology; 10. Independent Neuropsychological Evaluation of Children With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury; 11. Independent Neuropsychological Evaluation of Children With Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury; 12. Preinjury and Secondary Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in ; Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Forensic Cases13. Independent Neuropsychological Evaluation of Children in Medical Malpractice Cases; 14. Neuropsychological Contributions to Independent Education Evaluations: Forensic Perspectives; PART THREE: The Pediatric Forensic Toolbox; Exhibit A. Sample Consultant-Attorney Agreement; Exhibit B. Sample Pediatric Forensic Informed Consent Form (Short Version); Exhibit C. Sample Pediatric Forensic Informed Consent Form (Longer Version); Exhibit D. Sample Letter to Parents About Neuropsychological AssessmentExhibit E. Sample Letter to Teacher About Neuropsychological Assessment; Exhibit F. Sample Consent Form for Release of Information From School; Exhibit G. Checklist for a Pediatric Independent Neuropsychological Evaluation Interview; Exhibit H. Sample Traumatic Brain Injury Interview Form; Exhibit I. Sample Background and History Questionnaire; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W
• Sommario/riassunto: Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology is the authoritative, definitive reference on the practice and process of civil forensic neuropsychological assessment of children and adolescents. With chapters authored by top experts in the field of pediatric neuropsychology and forensic neuropsychology, this book provides critical, knowledgeable, and expert information for clinicians, attorneys, physicians and other professionals involved in forensic pediatric neuropsychological assessment. Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology covers core theoretical and practical topics including the role of pediatric neur