Book Resources
Developmental
Kagan, J. (2013). The human spark: The science of human development. New York, NY: Basic Books.
The latest findings and most up to date developments within the field of development psychology.
Testing and measurement
Eid, M., & Diener, E. (2006). Handbook of multimethod measurement in psychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
An inclusive book filled with different methods to consider using when assessing a client.
Geisinger, K. (Ed.). (2010). APA handbook of testing and assessment in psychology, Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
An APA approved listing of different tests and assessment devices that are best to use when screening clients.
Neuropsychological
Parsons, M. & Hammeke, T. (2014). Clinical neuropsychology: A pocket handbook for assessment (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
A comprehensive listing of the best neuropsychological tests and assessment techniques to consider when screening a client for specific neurological disorders.
Cognitive
Wenzel, A., & Rubin, D. (Eds.). (2005). Cognitive methods and their application to clinical research. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
This book offers the clinician who lacks a strong cognitive background and training, insights into some of the problematic thought patterns typically seen among individuals with various diagnosable disorders.
Riso, L., duToit, P., Stein, D., & Young, E. (Eds.). (2007). Cognitive schemas and core beliefs in psychological problems, Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
This book examines the most recent research into the various schemas and core beliefs that apply to the evaluation and treatment of individuals with various clinical disorders.