Neuropsychological Assessment

Catalog description

This course is designed as a practicum with the purpose of developing advanced skills in neuropsychological assessment. Topics will include the neuropsychology of attention, visual-spatial processes, language, memory and learning, sensory motor and executive functions. Students will be required to complete comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children referred through the University's Center for Psychological and Psychoeducational Services. Assessment is conceptualized as a comprehensive process whereby data from observations, interview and psychometric instruments are integrated to develop a neuropsychological evaluation that provides insight to the referral source regarding diagnosis and intervention. Students will be exposed to a broad array of neuropsychological instruments, understand their potential utility in the assessment process and learn to interpret the significance of test data. Additionally, students will receive supervision and guidance in test administration, interpretation and report writing. Lectures, in-class demonstrations and case presentations will be used to assist the student in developing his or her skills in neuropsychological assessment. Prerequisite(s): PSS 6191 and PSS 6192 ; students must be recommended for this course by their Child Assessment and Cognitive Assessment professors.