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Clinical neuropsychology is a subspecialty within the field of psychology emphasizing the applied science of brain–behavior relationships. It is a recognized specialty by the American Psychological Association (APA) and Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). A clinical neuropsychologist is a professional with advanced clinical training who may engage in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and/or rehabilitation of individuals across the lifespan with various conditions and presentations, most typically stemming from neurological, medical, developmental, and/or psychiatric causes (National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), 2001). Clinical neuropsychologists objectively evaluate the presenting cognitive, behavioral, and emotional sequelae stemming from various etiologies, to inform diagnostic impression, and provide treatment recommendations to further assist the medical and rehabilitation teams, as well as the individual and family members.
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Pachilakis, R., Mirra, K. (2019). Neuropsychology in the Outpatient Rehabilitation Setting. In: Elbaum, J. (eds) Acquired Brain Injury. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16613-7_11
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