Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology [Hardcover]

Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychologyis 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 Neuropsychologycovers 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.

Contributors
Introduction

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
Jerry J. Sweet and Michael Westerveld

2. Ethical Issues in Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology
Shane S. Bush, William S. MacAllister, and Alan Goldberg

3. Basic Psychometrics and Test Selection for an Independent Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology Evaluation
Cecil R. Reynolds and Arthur MacNeill Horton,l*