The WASI as a Screening Tool for Counselors in the Referral Decision for a Neuropsychological Evaluation
Description:
When a client has cognitive impairment resulting from cerebral dysfunction (CD) that goes undiagnosed and, therefore, untreated, psychotherapy and rehabilitation outcome is likely to be impacted negatively. Due primarily to managed care, screening for CD has reduced substantially. Master's level counselors need a cost-efficient way to detect possible CD and, thus, justify referral for neuropsychological evaluation. This study examined the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI) inst…
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Date:
August 2004
Creator:
Snowden, Marie Dillon
Partner:
UNT Libraries