Clinical Practice of Forensic Neuropsychology: An Evidence-Based Approach (Evidence-Based Practice in Neuropsychology Series)

Written by a foremost expert in the field, this hands-on, evidence-based guide describes how to conduct a comprehensive forensic neuropsychological evaluation and provide expert testimony. All steps are covered--from selecting, scoring, and interpreting tests to writing reports and responding to cross-examination--with special attention to assessing noncredible performance. The book identifies seven common flaws of forensic neuropsychological reports and shows how to avoid them. Excerpts from testimony transcripts illustrate ways neuropsychologists can protect their reports from attack. Also featured are case illustrations and a sample report.

Kyle Brauer Boone, PhD, ABPP, ABCN, has a private practice in Torrance, California, and is Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles. She has published six books and over 125 peer-reviewed research articles, including many in the area of development and validation of tests to detect feigned cognitive symptoms. She has also published two tests used to assess for performance validity on neuropsychological exams: the b Test and the Dot Counting Test. Dr. Boone served on the committee that developed the practice guidelines for clinical neuropsychology published by the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology in 2007, and she was an invited attendee of the 25-member consensus conference that developed the practice guidelines for the use of neurocognitive performance validity tests published by the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology in 2009 and updated in 2021. She is board certified through the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology, is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, and is the 2020 recipient of the Ralph M. Reitan Award for Clinical Excellence from the National Academy of Neuropsychology.

Kyle Brauer Boone, PhD, ABPP, ABCN, is Professor in the California School of Forensic Studies at Alliant International University in Los Angeles and Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed research articles, including many on the development and validation of tests to detect feigned cognitive symptoms; the editor of the book Assessment of Feigned Cognitive Impairment: A Neuropsychological Perspective; and the author of two tests to detect noncredible cognitive performance, the Dot Counting Test and the b Test. Dr. Boone served on the committee that developed practice guidelines for clinical neuropsychology, which were published by the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN) in 2007; she was also an invited attendee of the 25-member consensus conference that developed practice guidelines for the identification of feigned cognitive symptoms, subsequently published by AACN in 2009. Dr. Boone is board-certified in clinical neuropsychology and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the National Academy of Neuropsychology.