While there are many courses and tutorials online, learning from a book is still one of the best ways to greatly improve your skills. Below I have selected top Neuropsychology books.
- Clinical Neuropsychology: A Pocket Handbook for Assessment (2014)
- A Practical Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology (AACN Workshop Series) (2018)
- Clinical Neuropsychology Study Guide and Board Review (American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology) (2013-11-28) (1613)
- Developmental Neuropsychology: A Clinical Approach (Brain, Behaviour and Cognition) (2018)
- Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology: A Guide to Becoming ABPP/ABCN Certified Without Sacrificing Your Sanity (AACN Workshop Series) (2019)
- Handbook on the Neuropsychology of Aging and Dementia (Clinical Handbooks in Neuropsychology) (2014)
- Neurosurgical Neuropsychology: The Practical Application of Neuropsychology in the Neurosurgical Practice (2018)
- The Neuropsychology of Anxiety: An Enquiry into the Functions of the Septo-Hippocampal System (Oxford Psychology Series) (2003)
- The Little Black Book of Neuropsychology: A Syndrome-Based Approach (2016)
- Ethical Decision Making in Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN Workshop Series) (2018)
- Neuropsychological Report Writing (Evidence-Based Practice in Neuropsychology) (2016)
- How Emotions Are Made (2018)
- The Human Brain Coloring Book (Coloring Concepts) (1985)
- Essentials of Neuropsychological Assessment Second Edition (2009)
Clinical Neuropsychology: A Pocket Handbook for Assessment (2014)
This bestselling, pocket-sized assessment guide has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest developments in clinical neuropsychology. Designed specifically to meet the needs of neuropsychologists in the early stages of their training, the third edition leads users through the complicated process of assessing, diagnosing, and treating an enormous range of neurologic, neuropsychological, psychiatric, and behavioral disorders and syndromes.
A Practical Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology (AACN Workshop Series) (2018)
A Practical Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology focuses on the skills required in testing and treating the older adult population.
Clinical Neuropsychology Study Guide and Board Review (American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology) (2013-11-28) (1613)
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Developmental Neuropsychology: A Clinical Approach (Brain, Behaviour and Cognition) (2018)
This fully updated edition of Developmental Neuropsychology: A Clinical Approach addresses key issues in child neuropsychology with a unique emphasis on evidence-informed clinical practice rather than research issues. Although research findings are presented, they are described with emphasis on what is relevant for assessment, treatment and management of paediatric conditions. The authors focus on a number of areas.
Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology: A Guide to Becoming ABPP/ABCN Certified Without Sacrificing Your Sanity (AACN Workshop Series) (2019)
Pursuit of board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) has become a standard expectation for clinical neuropsychologists. At the time this book was published, the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN) was the fastest growing specialty board of ABPP with over 1,000 active members. However, the board certification process is challenging and can be intimidating.
Handbook on the Neuropsychology of Aging and Dementia (Clinical Handbooks in Neuropsychology) (2014)
This book offers a hands-on guide to identifying dementia. It details special considerations for conducting neuropsychological assessments and illuminates symptoms associated with specific disorders and their relationship to functional impairments.
Neurosurgical Neuropsychology: The Practical Application of Neuropsychology in the Neurosurgical Practice (2018)
Neurosurgical Neuropsychology: The Practical Application of Neuropsychology in the Neurosurgical Practice comprehensively explains the use of neuropsychology in neurosurgical settings.
The Neuropsychology of Anxiety: An Enquiry into the Functions of the Septo-Hippocampal System (Oxford Psychology Series) (2003)
The Neuropsychology of Anxiety first appeared in 1982 as the first volume in the Oxford Psychology Series, and it quickly established itself as the classic work on the subject. This completely updated and revised edition is essential for postgraduate students and researchers in experimental psychology and neuroscience, as well as for all clinical psychologists.
The Little Black Book of Neuropsychology: A Syndrome-Based Approach (2016)
From translating the patient’s medical records and test results to providing recommendations, the neuropsychological evaluation incorporates the science and practice of neuropsychology, neurology, and psychological sciences. The Little Black Book of Neuropsychology brings the practice and study of neuropsychology into concise step-by-step focus―without skimping on scientific quality.
Ethical Decision Making in Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN Workshop Series) (2018)
The ability to anticipate, avoid, and resolve ethical conflicts in neuropsychology is a dynamic process that must be developed and maintained over time. Ethics codes and professional guidelines are drafted and updated, changes in clinical practice occur, and new laws are implemented.
Neuropsychological Report Writing (Evidence-Based Practice in Neuropsychology) (2016)
All neuropsychologists need to know how to produce evidence-based reports. This book brings together experts to provide an in-depth guide to high-quality report writing in a range of contexts, including evaluations of older adults, psychiatric patients, those with complex medical conditions, schoolchildren, and others.
How Emotions Are Made (2018)
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The Human Brain Coloring Book (Coloring Concepts) (1985)
The Human Brain Coloring Book provides a means of learning about the structure and function of the human brain through a process of coloring-by-directions (directed coloring). It was developed by internationally recognized neuroscientists and teachers Marian C. Diamond and Arnold B. Scheibel in association with highly acclaimed teacher and anatomist Lawrence M. Elson, creator of Coloring Concepts.
Essentials of Neuropsychological Assessment Second Edition (2009)
Neuropsychological testing can identify changes in cognition, behavior, and emotion; aid in determining the cause of a disorder or developmental problem; and assist clinicians in planning treatment and rehabilitation. To use these tests properly, professionals need an authoritative source of advice and guidance on how to administer, score, and interpret them. Now fully revised and in a second edition, Essentials of Neuropsychological Assessment is that source.
Best Neuropsychology Books Everyone Should Read
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Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases
Author(s): Harold V. Hall, Joseph G. Poirier
ID: 3092961, Publisher: CRC PRESS, Year: 2022, Size: 206 Mb, Format: pdf
NEUROPSYCHOLOGY OF EVERYDAY FUNCTIONING
Author(s): THOMAS D. MARCOTTE
ID: 3242185, Publisher: GUILFORD, Year: 2022, Size: 68 Mb, Format: pdf
Frazzlebrain: Break Free from Anxiety, Anger, and Stress Using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology
Author(s): Gina Simmons Schneider
ID: 3242349, Publisher: Central Recovery Press, LLC, Year: 2022, Size: 6 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not absolute. Some books are really chart-busters according to Chicago Tribune, others are drafted by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant links you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.