| Description |
x, 260 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. Where Do I Begin? -- 1. How Do I Know My Child Needs Testing? -- 2. What Is Involved in a Testing Evaluation? -- 3. Who Is Qualified to Conduct the Evaluation? -- Pt. II. A Practical Guide to Commonly Used Tests -- 4. The Tests: What Are They and What Do They Do? -- 5. What Do All the Numbers Mean? -- Pt. III. Common Childhood Disorders -- 6. Dyslexia -- 7. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder -- 8. Nonverbal Learning Disorders and Asperger Syndrome -- 9. Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder -- 10. Mathematics Disorder and Disorder of Written Expression -- 11. Children at the Extremes: Mental Retardation and Giftedness -- 12. Depression, Anxiety, and Other Psychological Concerns |
| Summary |
"With nearly 20 years of combined experience evaluating children with a range of difficulties, Dr. Ellen Braaten and Dr. Gretchen Felopulos have the clear-cut facts you're looking for. These respected Harvard child psychologists clue you in on what to expect as testing unfolds, what all the numbers mean, and what your options are each step of the way. Their authoritative guidance will do more than set your mind at ease - it will help you ensure your child gets a thorough, accurate evaluation, and receives appropriate services based on the results." "Drs. Braaten and Felopulos explain what role, if any, testing plays in diagnosing and devising treatment plans for dyslexia, ADHD, math and reading disorders, and other childhood problems, including Asperger syndrome, depression, and anxiety. Knowing which tests are likely to be administered can help both you and your child feel more comfortable with the process." |
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"Drs. Braaten and Felopulos offer sound advice about how to find a testing professional you can trust and what you need to know about costs and insurance coverage. Particularly useful is their discussion of the pros and cons of having your child evaluated through the public school system - something that every child is entitled to by law, but that many parents don't even know about."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Resources: pages 243-247 |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Asperger's syndrome in children.
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Psychological tests for children -- Popular works.
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Psychological tests for children.
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| Author |
Felopulos, Gretchen.
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| LC no. |
2003010343 |
| ISBN |
1572309482 hardback |
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1572307870 paperback alkaline paper |
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