The Parent's Guide to Neuropsychology - Paperback

by Ph. D. Nicholas S. Thaler (Author)

The decision to have your child tested is not always an easy one. Neuropsychological evaluations cost time and money and can be intimidating, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the process. This book provides an in-depth overview of the entire process with the aim of educating you, the parent, on what you and your child will experience. Dr. Thaler taps into the latest research in pediatric neuropsychology and neuroscience to provide a digestible and straightforward explanation of the field. Vignettes are used to highlight individual experiences that bring life to the assessments. This book will answer your questions, whether you are considering having your child undergo a neuropsychological evaluation or you have just completed one and seek more information about the implications of findings.

Author Biography

Nicholas S. Thaler, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist who conducts neuropsychological evaluations across the lifespan. He obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he specialized in child neuropsychology, completed his internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and finished a two-year post-doctoral fellowship at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior where he obtained experience with adults. He has published over 50 papers examining the cognitive and psychiatric sequelae of a number of clinical conditions across the lifespan including learning disabilities, ADHD, pediatric traumatic brain injury, HIV, and bipolar disorder. He has worked at children's hospitals, academic medical centers, child community centers, private practices, and a Veteran's Affairs hospital. He specializes in assessing learning disabilities, ADHD, and cognitive dysfunction secondary to medical injuries. Dr. Thaler has been recognized with a number of accolades, including the Tony Wong Diversity Award, the Nevada Regent's Scholar Award, the UNLV President's Scholarship, and a UCLA Center for AIDS Research seed grant. He maintains a private practice in Los Angeles, California where he lives with his wife, son, and dog. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Thaler and his practice, please visit www.nicholasthaler.com.