The relationship of educational psychology and clinical neuropsychology

Abstract

There is currently no literature developing the topic of the relationship between educational psychology and neuropsychology. The purpose of this paper is to explore that relationship, and to locate it coherently within current and future directions for the profession of educational psychology. It is argued that neuropsychology should not be seen as a specialist ‘bolt-on’ area within educational psychology, but rather as part of the essential knowledge and practice base required for the effective delivery of EP services. These issues are considered within the context of developments in educational psychology, pointing to the central position of EPs as child psychologists and their key role in the provision of holistic services across home, school and community. Current developments within the British Psychological Society’s relatively new Division of Neuropsychology provide a background for considering the integral nature of the relationship between the two subject areas.