Neuropsychology Comprehensive Exam Question

The question in this area will deal primarily with a clinical case. The data presented for the case will include some or all of the following information:

· Background information

· Wechsler IQ

· Woodcock-Johnson Achievement

· Neuropsychological Symptom Inventory

· Auditory-visual Integration Test

· Detroit Test of Learning Aptitude

· HRNB

Ø Motor Functions

Ø Sensory-Perceptual Functions

Ø Visual-Spatial Skills

Ø Alertness and Concentration

Ø Immediate Memory and Recapitulation

Ø Abstraction, Reasoning, Logical Analysis

Ø Right-left Differences

Ø Dysphasia and Related Variables

Ø Total Scores for Composite Tests

Please note that additional information (tests or background) may also be provided that you will need to incorporate into your response. You can prepare for this question by reviewing texts for this class (Reitan/Wolfson, Reynolds/Fletcher-Janzen) in addition to the bibliography and journal listed for EDSP 753 Child Neuropsychology.

You will be asked to consider the information provided and write a neuropsychological report with suitable recommendations for the school, parents, agencies, etc. Your response will be graded on your ability to:

· Analyze and synthesize information presented

· Develop hypotheses regarding cognitive strengths/weaknesses

· Write your findings in a clear and concise manner; and free of spelling and semantical/syntactical errors

· Write recommendations that are meaningful and based on data

· Cite references (where necessary) to support your interpretation of test data and recommendations.

You will be required to hand in all accompanying forms/information with your response. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at: 724-357-3787 or gurmalra@iup.edu.