Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment (Essentials of Psychological Assessment) [Kindle Edition]

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Written by a renowned expert in school neuropsychology, Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment, Second Edition is a practical resource presenting school psychologists, educational diagnosticians, and pediatric neuropsychologists with clear coverage and vital information on this evolving area of practice within school psychology. Filled with case studies and guidance for your practice, the Second Edition offers new coverage of major neuropsychological test batteries for children, including NEPSY ®-II;  Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children®,  Fourth Edition Integrated;  and Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System ™.

Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book is designed to help busy mental health professionals quickly acquire the knowledge and skills they need to make optimal use of major psychological assessment instruments. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.

The accompanying CD-ROM provides helpful tools, including sample case studies and searchable databases of neuropsychological tests classified by processing area and conceptual model. Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment, Second Edition explores how to identify the need for testing, conduct a neurodevelopmental history, select appropriate assessment instruments, effectively evaluate students, and accurately interpret results.

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Dr. David Miller's entry into the Essentials series is yet another useful member of these Wiley texts. His `Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment' is an easy read, and does a solid job of merging the fields of pediatric neuroPsychology and school psychology via a working (doctoral or specialist level) school psychology bent.

The book features a solid theoretical and historical background for both these fields, with specific emphasis on understanding neuropsychological evaluation from an evidence-based treatment perspective. Of particular note is Dr. Miller's reference to the lack of utility of many clinical neuropsychology reports in an education setting. In specific, how this lack of external validity is often frustrating for the parent, school and - most importantly - detrimental in meeting the needs of the child.

Thus, the book reasons for school psychologists to develop expertise in neuropsychological assessment, and with it link this assessment type to day-to-day, educational planning. To elaborate, there is an entire chapter in `Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment' dedicated to determining when a referral is appropriate for neuropsychological assessment, noting that not every referral for special education is going to warrant this level of specialty evaluation and/or is practical (given the high case loads of most school psychologists).

Further, the author presents a number of excellent case examples to walk a practitioner through the entire assessment process. These case examples do wonders in fleshing out the theoretical underpinnings behind such assessments.
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Child-Centered Play Therapy: A Practical Guide to Developing Therapeutic Relationships with Children [Hardcover]

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"The authors . . . make child-centered play therapy readily understandable to those who wish to take advantage of its long history of helping children overcome problems and grow emotionally to a level of maturity difficult to achieve by any other approach."
—From the Foreword, by Louise F. Guerney, PhD, RPT-S

A comprehensive resource that thoroughly teaches the theory, methods, and practice of child-centered play therapy

Child-Centered Play Therapy: A Practical Guide to Developing Therapeutic Relationships with Children offers how-to direction and practical advice for conducting child-centered play therapy. Filled with case studies, learning activities, and classroom exercises, this book presents extensive coverage of play therapy applications such as setting goals and treatment planning, as well as recommendations for family and systemic services that can be provided along with play therapy.

This rich resource provides:

  • A thorough introduction to the theory and guiding principles underlying child-centered play therapy

  • Skill guidance including structuring sessions, tracking, empathy, responding to children's questions, and role-play

  • Effective ways of determining what limits to set in the playroom and how to set them in a therapeutically effective manner

  • Clear methods for monitoring children's progress through stages as well as external measures of progress

  • Practical guidance in adjunct therapist tasks such as playroom set-up, documentation, ending therapy, and working with parents, teachers, and principals

Endorsed by Louise Guerney—a founding child-centered play therapy figure who developed the skills-based methods covered in this book—Child-Centered Play Therapy comprehensively and realistically introduces practitioners to the child-centered approach to play therapy and addresses how to incorporate the approach into schools, agencies, or private practice.

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  • Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (July 20, 2010)
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Child-Centered Play Therapy: A Practical Guide to Developing Therapeutic Relationships with Children

Foreword (Louise F. Guerney).


Preface.


Acknowledgments.


Chapter 1 Introduction: The Child-Centered Approach, Student and Practitioner Approaches to Learning, and Our Approach to Teaching.


Chapter 2 CCPT in Context: Key Concepts From Child Development and Principles of Human Change.


Chapter 3 The Ideal Therapist Qualities: Deep Empathy, Unconditional Positive Regard, and Genuineness.


Chapter 4 The Eight Principles in Child-Centered Play Therapy.


Chapter 5 Preparing Your Setting for Providing Child-Centered Play Therapy.


Chapter 6 The Two Core Therapist Skills: Tracking and Empathic Responding.


Chapter 7 Creating an Optimum Environment for Therapy Through Structuring and Limit Setting.


Chapter 8 Responding to Questions, Requests for Help, and Commands.


Chapter 9 Role-Play: The Therapeutic Value of Taking Part in Dramatic or Pretend Play During Child-Centered Play Therapy Sessions.


Chapter 10 Recognizing Stages: Understanding the Therapy Process and Evaluating Children's Internal Progress.


Chapter 11 Helping Parents, Teachers, and Principals Understand and Support the Child's Work in Play Therapy.


Chapter 12 Goals, Treatment Planning, Reporting, and Evaluating Progress.


Chapter 13 Filial Therapy: Involving Parents and Caregivers in Child-Centered Play Sessions With Their Children.


Chapter 14 Helping Children Capitalize on Gains Made in CCPT.


Chapter 15 Reaching Diverse Clients with the Child-Centered Approach.


Chapter 16 Legal and Ethical Issues From a Child-Centered Perspective.


Chapter 17 Your Ongoing Development.


Skills Support Resources.


Special Reference List for Chapter Opening Quotes.


References.


Name Index.


Subject Index.

The book provides a thorough understanding of the benefits of Child-Centered Play Therapy and the tools for learning the technique, such as examples of tracking, empathic responding, role plays, and responding to questions or commands. I highly recommend this textbook for mental health professionals and parents. The child-centered approach has proven to be highly effective in the growth and development of children. A chapter on Filial Therapy is included to help parents provide special therapeutic playtime at home.
By M. Coene
Rarely have I encountered a textbook that is so easy to read as well as extremely educational. By the time I finished reading this book, I felt extremely enlightened on the topic of Child-Centered Play Therapy and I also felt comfortable attempting the strategies outlined in the text. The authors make a very compelling argument for CCPT and answer any concerns a skeptic might have about their approach. The flow of the chapters is logical and helpful and the examples provided in each chapter greatly augment the respective concepts. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is considering working with children in any capacity, two thumbs up!
By Megan
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Filipino American Psychology: A Handbook of Theory, Research, and Clinical Practice Hardcover

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"....is a comprehensive handbook that adeptly covers the history, cultural values, racial and ethnic experiences, and mental health needs of Filipino Americans, but more important, provides this information in a thoroughly detailed, yet understandable manner." (PsycCRITIQUES, May 30, 2012)
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"Ranging from historical contexts to present-day case studies, theoretical models to empirical findings, self-reflection activities to online and media resources – Filipino American Psychology will engage, stimulate and challenge both novices and experts. Without question, Dr. Nadal's book is a foundational text and a one-stop resource for both the Filipino American community and the community of mental health professionals."
—Alvin N. Alvarez, Ph.D., Professor, San Francisco State University

"Dr. Nadal has done a superb job of locating the experiences of Filipino Americans within the larger scholarship on ethnic minority psychology, while also highlighting the complexity, richness, and uniqueness of their psychological experiences. This book should be a part of everyone's library."
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Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment (Essentials of Psychological Assessment) [Paperback]

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Written by a renowned expert in school neuropsychology, Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment, Second Edition is a practical resource presenting school psychologists, educational diagnosticians, and pediatric neuropsychologists with clear coverage and vital information on this evolving area of practice within school psychology. Filled with case studies and guidance for your practice, the Second Edition offers new coverage of major neuropsychological test batteries for children, including NEPSY ®-II;  Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children®,  Fourth Edition Integrated;  and Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System ™.

Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book is designed to help busy mental health professionals quickly acquire the knowledge and skills they need to make optimal use of major psychological assessment instruments. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.

The accompanying CD-ROM provides helpful tools, including sample case studies and searchable databases of neuropsychological tests classified by processing area and conceptual model. Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment, Second Edition explores how to identify the need for testing, conduct a neurodevelopmental history, select appropriate assessment instruments, effectively evaluate students, and accurately interpret results.

  • Series: Essentials of Psychological Assessment (Book 101)
  • Paperback: 544 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (January 14, 2013)
  • Language: English
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Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment

Foreword xi

Series Preface xv

Acknowledgments xvii

One The Emerging Specialization of School NeuroPsychology 1

Two Historical Influences of Clinical Neuropsychology and School Psychology 23

Three Training and Credentialing in School Neuropsychology 51

Four When to Refer for a School Neuropsychological Assessment 69

Five An Integrated Model for School Neuropsychology Assessment 99

Six School Neuropsychology Report Writing 127

Seven Major School Neuropsychological Test Batteries for Children 159

Eight Clinical Interpretation Guidelines 181

Nine Case Study Illustration 209

Ten Sensorimotor Functions 261

Eleven Visuospatial and Auditory Cognitive Processes 283

Twelve Learning and Memory Cognitive Processes 303

Thirteen Executive Functions 339

Fourteen Attention and Working Memory Facilitators/Inhibitors 373

Fifteen Speed, Fluency, and Efficiency of Processing Facilitators/Inhibitors 397

Sixteen Acquired Knowledge: Acculturation Knowledge and Language Abilities 421

Seventeen Acquired Knowledge: Academic Achievement 439

Eighteen Future Directions of School

Neuropsychological Assessment 473

Appendix 481

References 485

About the Author 508

Index 509

About the CD-ROM 519

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Dr. David Miller's entry into the Essentials series is yet another useful member of these Wiley texts. His `Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment' is an easy read, and does a solid job of merging the fields of pediatric neuropsychology and school psychology via a working (doctoral or specialist level) school psychology bent.

The book features a solid theoretical and historical background for both these fields, with specific emphasis on understanding neuropsychological evaluation from an evidence-based treatment perspective. Of particular note is Dr. Miller's reference to the lack of utility of many clinical neuropsychology reports in an education setting. In specific, how this lack of external validity is often frustrating for the parent, school and - most importantly - detrimental in meeting the needs of the child.

Thus, the book reasons for school psychologists to develop expertise in neuropsychological assessment, and with it link this assessment type to day-to-day, educational planning. To elaborate, there is an entire chapter in `Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment' dedicated to determining when a referral is appropriate for neuropsychological assessment, noting that not every referral for special education is going to warrant this level of specialty evaluation and/or is practical (given the high case loads of most school psychologists).

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