Neuropschology with Asians and Asian Americans

Practical and Theoretical Considerations

. Mark Davis and Rik Carl D'Amato, editors

i>Neuropsychology with Asians and Asian Americanstakes cultural neuroscience to new levels in its variety and usefulness. Focusing on the largest groups of Far East and Southeast Asian descent, this leading-edge reference examines the influence of culture on psychological processes and identifies sociocultural factors as they influence neurological aspects of client presentation. This expert coverage goes beyond well-known constructs of 'collectivism' and 'family orientation' toward establishing an evidence base crucial to understanding, assessing, and treating Asian and Asian American clients, including:

• Society and acculturation in Asian and Asian American communities
• Mental illness from  Asian and Asian American perspectives.
• Underst nding cognitive differences across the lifespan: comparing Eastern and Western cultures
• Clinical interviews and qualitative assessment with Asian clients
• Neuropsycholo ical test selection with Asian clients

U ique in its scope and detail,Neuropsychology with  Asians and Asian Americansis a necessary resource for neuropsychologists and rehabilitation specialists as well as social workers and clinical, counseling, and school psychologists.