The Intercorrelation of Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD in Neuropsychological Ev

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This concise reference clarifies the gray areas between traumatic brain injury and PTSD while providing an empirically sound framework for neuropsychological evaluation and differential diagnosis. Its extended research review summarizes findings on key topics including the neuroanatomy of brain injury, test battery design and selection, and the salience of accurate diagnosis to ensuring appropriate specialized treatment. The authors offer the possibility of combined diagnosis as well as injuries that may fall through the diagnostic cracks, and consider possible relationships between TBI, PTSD, and the dementias, including Alzheimer's disease. This knowledge base and the practical guidelines it informs are presented so that readers can better: ·         Understand the clinical distinctions between TBI and PTSD, and among forms of TBI.·         Recognize cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and social components of the disorders. ·         Identify skill areas for neuropsychological evaluation of patients.·         Select appropriate instruments for individualized assessment.·         Address test administration and interpretation concerns.·         Make an accurate differential diagnosis between PTSD and TBI. With its sharp focus on the nuances of trauma and recovery, The Intercorrelation of Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD in Neuropsychological Evaluations will find a wide, interested audience among psychologists, neuropsychologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, social workers, mental health counselors, undergraduate and graduate level students, and researchers. In addition, this text may be useful for those interested in psychology and neurology.

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Charles J. Golden, Ph.D., ABPP, ABCN, ABPN, ABAPProfessorDirector, Neuropsychology and Psychology Assessment CentersExpertiseNeuropsychological and psychological assessment and evaluation. Forensic psychological evaluation.  Aggression and violence related to brain function. Learning disabilities and hyperactivity.BackgroundHe is nationally and internationally known for his clinical research in the field of neuropsychological and psychological assessment.  He has given over 100 invited presentations/workshops, and published over 500 articles, book chapters, books.  He is a Fellow in the American Psychological Association (APA), and holds a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, and Psychological Assessment.  In recognition of his clinical and research accomplishments, he has received the Distinguished Neuropsychologist  Award from the National Association of Neuropsychologists in 2003.  He has been a journal editor and currently is a peer reviewer for multiple professional journals.  He is a past president of the National Academy of Neuropsychology.Lisa K. Lashley, Psy.D.Assistant ProfessorAssistant Director, Neuropsychology and Psychology Assessment CenterExpertiseNeuropsychological and psychological assessment and evaluation. Sports concussion, learning disabilities, brain injury, attention disorders. 

Table of Contents

Introduction.- The Research.- Traumatic Brain Injury.- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.- Relationship between TBI and PTSD.- Designing a Neuropsychological Battery.- Areas for Evaluation.- Administration Issues.- Selecting the Test Battery.- Interpretation.- Diagnostic Choices between PTSD and TBI.- Conclusions.

Long Description

This concise reference clarifies the gray areas between traumatic brain injury and PTSD while providing an empirically sound framework for neuropsychological evaluation and differential diagnosis. Its extended research review summarizes findings on key topics including the neuroanatomy of brain injury, test battery design and selection, and the salience of accurate diagnosis to ensuring appropriate specialized treatment. The authors offer the possibility of combined diagnosis as well as injuries that may fall through the diagnostic cracks, and consider possible relationships between TBI, PTSD, and the dementias, including Alzheimer s disease. This knowledge base and the practical guidelines it informs are presented so that readers can better: . Understand the clinical distinctions between TBI and PTSD, and among forms of TBI. . Recognize cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and social components of the disorders. . Identify skill areas for neuropsychological evaluation of patients. . Select appropriate instruments for individualized assessment. . Address test administration and interpretation concerns. . Make an accurate differential diagnosis between PTSD and TBI. With its sharp focus on the nuances of trauma and recovery, The Intercorrelation of Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD in Neuropsychological Evaluations will find a wide, interested audience among psychologists, neuropsychologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, social workers, mental health counselors, undergraduate and graduate level students, and researchers. In addition, this text may be useful for those interested in psychology and neurology. "

Feature

A concise and research informed explanation of TBI and PTSD is offered TBI and PTSD in other populations than military, such as survivors of car wrecks, are discussed Creating a neuropsychological battery for TBI and PTSD is discussed Interpreting and differentiating between PTSD and TBI with neuropsychological data is covered

Details ISBN3319470329 Author Lisa K. Lashley Year 2016 ISBN-10 3319470329 ISBN-13 9783319470320 Format Paperback Language English Media Book Edition 1st Imprint Springer International Publishing AG Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Illustrations V, 62 p. Pages 62 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-47033-7 Publication Date 2016-11-04 UK Release Date 2016-11-04 Publisher Springer International Publishing AG Edition Description 1st ed. 2016 DEWEY 617.481044 Audience Professional & Vocational Series SpringerBriefs in Psychology We've got this

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