1. Introduction 2. Cells and Circuits 3. Brain Development Basics 4. Executive Functioning, Reasoning, Learning, & Memory 5. Language 6. Reading 7. Written Expression 8. Mathematics 9. Learning Disabilities Summary 10. Social Emotional Development and Mental Health 11. Common Childhood Disorders 12. Technology
Gabrielle Wilcox is an Associate Professor of School and Applied Child Psychology in the Werklund School of Education and Coordinator of the Educational Neuroscience certificate at the University of Calgary, Canada. She is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist.
Frank P. MacMaster is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Paediatrics in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, Canada, and Scientific Director for the Provincial Addictions and Mental Health portfolio with Alberta Health Services.
Erica Makarenko is a Senior Instructor and Academic Coordinator of School and Applied Child Psychology program in the Werklund School of Education and Co-Coordinator of the Educational Neuroscience certificate at the University of Calgary, Canada. She is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist.
"This book represents an excellent integration of biological bases
of behaviour and the practice of school psychology. Readers are
taken on a journey from basic biological principles to academic and
mental health assessment and intervention. The theme is that an
underpinning in cognitive neuroscience provides the strongest
possible scientific foundation to support effective school
psychology service delivery. This is a comprehensive and highly
readable volume for students or anyone wanting to know how
knowledge of cognitive neuroscience can improve the practice of
school psychology."
—Steven R. Shaw, Associate Professor in the Department of
Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University,
Canada
"I love this book! Its diverse case studies and brain ‘cheat
sheets’ help the reader to understand the complex brain-behavior
relationships underlying learning and academic functioning.
Further, the authors provide pragmatic recommendations for how to
share this information with teachers and collaboratively tailor
interventions to better support children with developmental,
medical, and environmentally based learning differences. The book
also provides suggestions for additional readings, lists of
relevant resources, and neuromyth-busting. It allows the reader to
build a strong neurodevelopmental foundation and pushes them into
actively engaging and integrating the concepts, furthering their
mastery."
—Hilary Gomes, Licensed Psychologist in the State of New York and
Board-Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist
"This text is a compendium of translational research that should
prove to be an invaluable addition to all psychological,
neuropsychological, and educational training programs. Clearly
written and comprehensive in scope, the manuscript journeys from
cells and circuits to learning and behavior by weaving between
contemporary research and neuromyths in the field. Case study
examples along with poignant questions will challenge the reader to
interpret data from a brain-based perspective to better inform
intervention decision making for struggling students."
—Steven G. Feifer, Educational Neuropsychologist and Nationally
Certified School Psychologist
"An insightful, approachable neuroscience text that presents
complex topics of neuroanatomy and cognitive function in a
consumable format. Through the use of case studies that promote
further exploration and discussion, visual aids, and real-world
examples, this text offers a thorough understanding of the brain
and, in particular, behaviors and functioning as they appear in
children and adolescents. Neuroscience cannot be ignored in
assessment, diagnosis, or intervention. This text will prepare
school psychologists to be the necessary conduit between brain
structure, function, and learning. The text is realistic,
conversational, and provides strategies for immediate classroom
implementation."
—Julie A. Gettman, Owner of Mindworks Assessment LLC, Associate
Director of the School Neuropsychology Institute, Licensed School
Psychologist, and Nationally Certified School Psychologist
"As a clinician who has been practicing in the field for more than
35 years, I can only say it is about time that we had a practical
textbook that brings to the forefront how brain processes are
intrinsically connected to learning and to many disorders. This
book beautifully weaves current research with case studies to
punctuate important points. It is easy to understand and a
wonderful summative guide for those who are training to work in
education or psychology as well as those seasoned professionals who
wish to refresh and broaden their knowledge."
—Melissa S. Cait, Licensed Psychologist, and Founder and Clinic
Director of Cornerstone Psychological Services, Canada
"This book represents an excellent integration of biological bases
of behaviour and the practice of school psychology. Readers are
taken on a journey from basic biological principles to academic and
mental health assessment and intervention. The theme is that an
underpinning in cognitive neuroscience provides the strongest
possible scientific foundation to support effective school
psychology service delivery. This is a comprehensive and highly
readable volume for students or anyone wanting to know how
knowledge of cognitive neuroscience can improve the practice of
school psychology."—Steven R. Shaw, Associate Professor in the
Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill
University, Canada"I love this book! Its diverse case studies and
brain ‘cheat sheets’ help the reader to understand the complex
brain-behavior relationships underlying learning and academic
functioning. Further, the authors provide pragmatic recommendations
for how to share this information with teachers and collaboratively
tailor interventions to better support children with developmental,
medical, and environmentally based learning differences. The book
also provides suggestions for additional readings, lists of
relevant resources, and neuromyth-busting. It allows the reader to
build a strong neurodevelopmental foundation and pushes them into
actively engaging and integrating the concepts, furthering their
mastery."—Hilary Gomes, Licensed Psychologist in the State of New
York and Board-Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist"This text is a
compendium of translational research that should prove to be an
invaluable addition to all psychological, neuropsychological, and
educational training programs. Clearly written and comprehensive in
scope, the manuscript journeys from cells and circuits to learning
and behavior by weaving between contemporary research and
neuromyths in the field. Case study examples along with poignant
questions will challenge the reader to interpret data from a
brain-based perspective to better inform intervention decision
making for struggling students."—Steven G. Feifer, Educational
Neuropsychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist"An
insightful, approachable neuroscience text that presents complex
topics of neuroanatomy and cognitive function in a consumable
format. Through the use of case studies that promote further
exploration and discussion, visual aids, and real-world examples,
this text offers a thorough understanding of the brain and, in
particular, behaviors and functioning as they appear in children
and adolescents. Neuroscience cannot be ignored in assessment,
diagnosis, or intervention. This text will prepare school
psychologists to be the necessary conduit between brain structure,
function, and learning. The text is realistic, conversational, and
provides strategies for immediate classroom implementation."—Julie
A. Gettman, Owner of Mindworks Assessment LLC, Associate Director
of the School Neuropsychology Institute, Licensed School
Psychologist, and Nationally Certified School Psychologist
"As a clinician who has been practicing in the field for more than
35 years, I can only say it is about time that we had a practical
textbook that brings to the forefront how brain processes are
intrinsically connected to learning and to many disorders. This
book beautifully weaves current research with case studies to
punctuate important points. It is easy to understand and a
wonderful summative guide for those who are training to work in
education or psychology as well as those seasoned professionals who
wish to refresh and broaden their knowledge."—Melissa S. Cait,
Licensed Psychologist, and Founder and Clinic Director of
Cornerstone Psychological Services, Canada
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