Addressing the growing need among child care providers to assess behavioural and emotional problems, this text gives a basis in theory and research and step-by-step instructions for successful assessment and diagnosis of childhood problems. The authors emphasise that assessment is not "test" driven, rather, it is "construct" driven.

This book is authoritative and detailed in its description of the various measures and instruments used in assessment and diagnosis of children and adolescents. It provides extensive information about interpretation of test results, providing a solid handbook of training and practice. New Chapter 19 on neuropsychological approaches offers a thorough, current introduction to this popular approach to assessing cognitive function. New Chapter 11, Assessment of Adolescent and Adult Intelligence, allows users to become comfortable in assessing college-age individuals and includes coverage of WAIS-III and KAIT. New Chapter 14, Achievement and Intelligence Screeners, provides unique coverage for new clinicians. Revised Chapter 2, Theory, has been completely updated to include the latest theoretical breakthroughs. Revised Chapter 17, Modern Interpretation Methods, offers a simpler and more intuitive approach to test interpretation. Clinical, practical nature of the text has been enhanced through increased case examples and added emphasis on the qualitative aspects of the interpretive approach. For practicing clinicians, school psychologists, counselors, and social workers who assess child and adolescent intelligence and special abilities.

Product Description: The two volumes of the Handbook of Psychological and Educational Assessment of Children, Second Edition, cover all aspects of child and adolescent assessment. Leading clinical scientists summarize the state of the science of assessment paradigms, instruments, and methods...read more

HANDBOOK OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN is a comprehensive reference that encompasses the complete breadth and depth of this field. It is so extensive in its coverage that it has been divided into two volumes, one focusing on intelligence and the other on personality. Together, they cover a broad base of domains in children's psychological and educational assessment including such diverse areas as academic achievement, intelligence, adaptive behavior, personality, and creative achievement. Designed to be used either separately or together, these volumes will be an invaluable resource for practitioners. researchers, professors, and students.

Product Description: An indispensable guide for professionals using the popular Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC), this book provides in-depth coverage of all BASC components, their uses, clinical and research applications, and interpretation...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to confidently administer, score, and interpret behavioral assessment tests Behavioral assessment tests analyze and assess a broad range of behavioral problems found among children and adolescents, including hyperactivity, impulsivity, and ADHD...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This book is authoritative and detailed in its description of the various measures and instruments used in assessment and diagnosis of children and adolescents. It provides extensive information about interpretation of test results, providing a solid handbook of training and practice...read more

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