GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course is comprised of eight articles. The first article, Clinical Neuropsychology 101 (An Introduction), provides an overview of the field, neurological screenings and exams; the second, Capsule Description of the Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment, is a brief description of the field and the purpose for assessment; the third, Neuropsychological Screening for Brain Dysfunction, discusses the difference between screenings and evaluations; the fourth, What Do Neuropsychological Tests Measure?, discusses brain functions that can be analyzed during an examination; the fifth, Tests Commonly Used In a Neuropsychological Examination, is a list of commonly used neuropsychological examinations; the sixth, An Introductory Guide To The Process Of Neuropsychology Consultation, is an in-depth look at neurological screenings, consultations and exams; the seventh, Neuropsychology Timeline, provides a historical background for the field of neuropsychology and explains its roots in medicine; and the last one, An Educator’s Guide to the Brain, gives a detailed look at the workings of the brain, brain development and the effects of traumatic brain damage.