Clinical Neuropsychology
This page leads you to articles, links, and
resources for learning more about the discipline of clinical
neuropsychology, the study of brain and behavior.
The short
article, "Neuropsychology
101: An Introduction", introduces essential
information about
understanding behavior from the
perspective of brain structure, function, and disease. Additional
articles provide information about neuropsychological
assessments, both full examination and screening
examination. The article on functional domains
discusses in somewhat more detail the kinds of cognitive behaviors the
neuropsychologist examines. Finally, a list of commonly used neuropsychological
tests provides brief descriptions of the tools used to evaluate functional
domains.
The brain--the master
control for the entire body and the starting point for virtually all
behavior--is probably one of the most complex and challenging topics for
anyone to study. Its myriad neurons, dozens of chemical messengers, and infinite
interconnections provide the fascination that attracts neuroscientists to study
it.
Links to neuropsychology and neuroscience resources:
Mind/Brain Resources
Neurosciences on the Internet
The Whole Brain
Atlas
Additional
Websites
Organizations in the United States representing
neuropsychologists:
International
Neuropsychological Society
National Academy of
Neuropsychology
American
Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology
Division of Clinical
Neuropsychology, American Psychological Association
American Board of Professional
Neuropsychology
American Board of
Clinical Neuropsychology
Looking for a neuropsychologist in your part
of the country? Look at the membership directory of the
American
Board of Professional Neuropsychology
or the
American
Board of Clinical Neuropsychology
