Neuropsychological examination tries to define the state of the mental capacities of patients
with brain injury. Traditionally, a dichotomy is established between qualitative and …

This chapter reviews the most relevant aspects of neuropsychological assessment of
persons with acquired brain injury. Changes in cognition, emotions and behavior occur as a …

Despite considerable technological advances, it is not always possible to diagnose brain
dysfunction purely on the basis of evidence from brain imaging, neurophysiological …

All neuropsychological rehabilitation processes must begin with an adequate
neuropsychological assessment capable of determining what psychological functions are …

This chapter discusses the theoretical foundations for integrating quantitative and qualitative
measures in the neuropsychological assessment of children and adults. Two ways are …

The Russian neurologist AR Luria was a pioneering force in the field of neuropsychological
assessment for rehabilitation. One of his many contributions was a battery of informal …

Neuropsychological assessment can provide information about the personality, behavior,
mental abilities, learned skills, and rehabilitation potential of persons who have sustained …

This chapter will cover the basic concepts of neuropsychological assessment. This chapter
will cover the main issues involved while assessing the person with brain damage. The …

Neuropsychology has played an ever increasing role in neurological and psychiatric
evaluations. However, the tests and test batteries available today suffer from a number of …

Abstract Alexander Luria (1902-1977) was probably the greatest contributor to the
development of contemporary Clinical Neuropsychology, which is based in the precise …