| Description |
xvii, 395 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Principles of Psychological Testing -- Ch. 2. Making a Referral -- Ch. 3. Infant Scales: Diagnosing Early Developmental Delays -- Ch. 4. Preschool Tests: Diagnosing Mental Retardation and Learning Disabilities -- Ch. 5. School-Age Intelligence and Ability Tests -- Ch. 6. Tests of Academic Achievement -- Ch. 7. Personality Measures: Diagnosing Children's and Adolescents' Emotional Problems -- Ch. 8. Neuropsychological Assessment of Children and Adolescents -- Ch. 9. Special Testing Considerations: ADHD, Autism, Health Issues, and Children from Minority Groups -- Ch. 10. Using and Evaluating Test Findings |
| Summary |
From making referrals and forming inquiries to identifying early developmental delays or addressing adolescent depression, this book teaches educators, administrators, counselors, and related services providers to confidently and effectively work with psychologists who administer and interpret the results of children's tests |
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To ensure that every child receives appropriate educational and developmental supports, professionals who make referrals and rely on psychological test results need to understand what these tests really measure. This highly acclaimed resource explains in layman's terms the principles behind psychological testing, the definitions of key terminology, and how psychologists interpret test data. Practitioners and students will learn about the validity and reliability of numerous widely used measures of intelligence, special abilities, behavioral and emotional status, and academic achievement. Special attention is given to instruments used for developing IEPs and for identifying children for services under IDEA |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page) and index |
| Subject |
Psychological tests for children.
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Psychological Tests.
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Child.
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Infant.
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Psychological Tests.
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| LC no. |
96038720 |
| ISBN |
1557662770 (paperback) |
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