Handbook of Forensic Neuropsychology

This volume explains the delivery of neuropsychological services to the needy population of brain injured adults and children who enter into the jurisprudence system. It provides a comprehensive, well-integrated treatment of this new area of interest in neuropathology-psychopathology relationships, and examines the extant research knowledge base, which supports these endeavors.

Specific areas covered include the foundations of forensic neuropsychology, the reliability of test data as well as norms, decision-making, and malingering. The Handbook also discusses ethical issues, discovery depositions, courtroom testimony, and professional qualifications. A final section is devoted to specialized areas such as children, neuro-toxicology, criminal cases, and competency and the future of forensic neuropsychology.