Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Thomas Ross. I am relatively new to the psychology faculty at the College of Charleston. I am a clinical psychologist and my area of specialization is adult clinical neuropsychology. I teach courses in Abnormal and in Introduction to Clinical Psychology .
Neuropsychology is an area of specialization within the field of clinical psychology.
The clinical work of neuropsychologists is very diverse. In the broadest sense, clinical neuropsychologists assess and treat persons with psychological, neurological and other medical diseases that affect the brain and therefore alter peoples thinking, mood and behavior. For example, a neuropsychologist may assist physicians in determining the presence of brain damage in persons who have sustained head trauma. Neuropsychologists also provide therapy services to their patients, as well as advise and consult other health care providers and family members on how to interact with persons who have cognitive disabilities. Generally, the program reflects my interests and expertise in clinical assessment procedures used in neuropsychology.