Handbook of Nonverbal Assessment

Handbook of Nonverbal Assessment
Author: R. Steve McCallum
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2017-02-21
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 3319506048

The second edition of this comprehensive volume presents methods for nonverbal assessment of diverse individuals, such as persons with speech or hearing deficits, limited English skills, or emotional problems. Chapters provide a contemporary context for nonverbal evaluations, accompanied by descriptions of best practices in detecting bias in cognitive tests, multicultural assessment, cross-battery assessment of nonverbal cognitive ability, and psychological and physiological influences on assessment. The book discusses nonverbal assessment of cognition and intelligence as well as related domains, such as academic skills, neurocognitive functioning, personality, and behavior issues. Guidelines for using common nonverbal assessment tools and strategies feature the most up-to-date information on administration and scoring, psychometric properties, and strengths and limitations. Best practices for testing diverse children and adults and using reliable, valid, and fair assessment instruments are emphasized throughout the book. Featured instruments in the Handbook include: The Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test, Second Edition (UNIT2). The newest version of the Leiter International Performance Scale (Leiter-3). The Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability (WNV). The Comprehensive Test of Nonverbal Intelligence, Second Edition (CTONI-2). The Test of Nonverbal Intelligence. The General Ability Measure for Adults (GAMA). The Second Edition of the Handbook of Nonverbal Assessment is a must-have resource for researchers and graduate students in school and clinical child psychology, speech and language pathology, educational technology, social work, and related disciplines as well as clinicians, professionals, and in-service educators of diverse students.

Literacy and Deafness

Literacy and Deafness
Author: Lyn Robertson
Publisher: Plural Publishing
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2013-09-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1597566691

Psychological and Developmental Assessment

Psychological and Developmental Assessment
Author: Rune J. Simeonsson
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2001-04-19
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781572306455

This volume presents an integrative framework for conducting individualized assessments of children and adolescents with a wide range of disabilities and chronic conditions. Expert contributors first provide an overview of the field, reviewing general strategies and approaches to developmental assessment. The volume then addresses the issues that arise in working with young people with particular challenges, including motor impairments, auditory and visual impairments, autism, chronic health conditions, neurological problems, and exposure to trauma. Described are concepts and tools to guide the practitioner in deriving an accurate diagnosis, planning appropriate interventions in clinic or school, evaluating progress, and monitoring treatment outcomes. Structured in a cohesive format, chapters review the nature of each condition and its implications for health, development, and functioning at different ages and in various domains. The uses of specific assessment instruments are considered, and needed modifications in settings, tasks, and procedures identified. Emphasizing methods that are flexible and multidimensional, the volume includes numerous illustrative case vignettes.

Language Deprivation and Deaf Mental Health

Language Deprivation and Deaf Mental Health
Author: Neil S. Glickman
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2018-09-03
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1351680838

Language Deprivation and Deaf Mental Health explores the impact of the language deprivation that some deaf individuals experience by not being provided fully accessible language exposure during childhood. Leading experts in Deaf mental health care discuss the implications of language deprivation for a person’s development, communication, cognitive abilities, behavior, and mental health. Beginning with a groundbreaking discussion of language deprivation syndrome, the chapters address the challenges of psychotherapy, interpreting, communication and forensic assessment, language and communication development with language-deprived persons, as well as whether cochlear implantation means deaf children should not receive rich sign language exposure. The book concludes with a discussion of the most effective advocacy strategies to prevent language deprivation. These issues, which draw on both cultural and disability perspectives, are central to the emerging clinical specialty of Deaf mental health.

Understanding Assessment in the Special Education Process

Understanding Assessment in the Special Education Process
Author: Roger Pierangelo
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1510701338

An ideal step-by-step reference for instructors who have not had specific training in assessing students with special needs, Understanding Assessment in the Special Education Process helps educators make the most effective use of available assessment options.

The Special Educator's Comprehensive Guide to 301 Diagnostic Tests

The Special Educator's Comprehensive Guide to 301 Diagnostic Tests
Author: Roger Pierangelo, Ph.D.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 523
Release: 2018-03-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1119520045

This important resource is an update of the best-selling book The Special Educator's Resource Guide to 109 Diagnostic Tests. The greatly expanded second edition contains 301 new and enhanced tests, which are vital to understanding assessment in special education. Designed as an easy-to-use, hands-on resource, the book is filled with practical tools, information, and suggestions. Step-by-step, this practical guide explores the various stages of evaluation, interpretation, diagnosis, prescription, and remediation.

The Special Educator's Survival Guide

The Special Educator's Survival Guide
Author: Roger Pierangelo, Ph.D.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2012-06-27
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1118429052

Written for educators who work with special children and teens, this second edition of a best-selling classic offers a practical guide to every facet of the special education teacher’s job, from teaching in a self-contained classroom or resource room to serving on a multidisciplinary team. This easy-to-follow format, takes you step by step through the various stages required to understand the referral process, parent intakes and conferences, evaluation, interpretation, diagnosis, remediation, placement, individual education plans, classroom management, medication, educational law, and more.

Tests in Print

Tests in Print
Author: Oscar Krisen Buros
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1232
Release: 2006
Genre: Educational tests and measurements
ISBN:

Tests in Print IV

Tests in Print IV
Author: Buros Institute of Mental Measurements
Publisher: Lincoln, Neb : Buros Institute of Mental Measurements, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Total Pages: 958
Release: 1999
Genre: Educational tests and measurements
ISBN: