Clinical Assessment of Children's Intelligence

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.