Auteur : Brooks, Brian L. / Sherman, Elisabeth M. S.

Maison d'édition : Oxford University Press

Date de publication : 2012

Collation : xix, 368 p. : ill.

ISBN : 9780199734566

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : 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 epdiatric neuropsychological assessments -- 5. Interpreting change on repeated neuropsychological assessments of children -- 6. Differential diagnosis of malingering and related clinical presentations -- 7. 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 cases -- 13. Independent neuropsychological evaluation of children in medical malpractice cases -- 14. Neuropsychological contributions to independent education evaluations : forensic perspectives
Part three : The pediatric forensic toolbox

Résumé : 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 neuropsychology in the courtroom, ethics, test selection, advanced interpretation of test results, tools for assessing sub-optimal performance, differential diagnosis of malingering and related conditions, and factors such as culture and pre-morbid conditions. In addition, in-depth review and clinical case descriptions of mild traumatic brain injury, moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, medical malpractice, the independent educational evaluation, and the diagnosis of psychological and psychiatric conditions such as secondary ADHD in the context of the forensic neuropsychological evaluation are covered in detail. The book also includes a toolbox of forms useful for conducting clinical forensic evaluations which will be of particular interest to practicing clinicians.

Mots-clés : Psychiatrie médico-légale / Tests neuropsychologiques / Cerveau - Lésions et blessures

Cote : W 740 S553p 2012