Quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to confidently administer, score, and interpret the most popular neuropsychological assessment instruments Neuropsychological testing can identify changes in cognition, behavior, and emotion; aid in determining the cause of a disorder or developmental problem; and assist clinicians in planning treatment and rehabilitation. To use these tests properly, professionals need an authoritative source of advice and guidance on how to administer, score, and interpret them. Now fully revised and in a second edition, Essentials of Neuropsychological Assessment is that source. Completely updated to include the most current instruments, including the Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS), the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fourth Edition (WISC-IV), the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV), and the Wechsler Memory Scale-Fourth Edition (WMS-IV), Essentials of Neuropsychological Assessment, Second Edition presents an overview of the assumptions, logic, knowledge base, and skills underlying the practice of neuropsychological assessment. Neuropsychological experts Nancy Hebben and William Milberg describe how clinical history, behavioral observations, and formal test results are used to make inferences about the contribution of brain dysfunction to psychological functioning. Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book is designed to help busy mental health professionals quickly acquire the knowledge and skills they need to make optimal use of major neuropsychological assessment instruments. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered. Essentials of Neuropsychological Assessment, Second Edition provides comprehensive instruction on neuropsychological test administration, scoring, interpretation, and report writing. It also addresses practical and conceptual issues related to neuropsychological assessment in geriatric, pediatric, forensic, and other specialized settings. Other titles in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series: <ul> <li> Essentials of Assessment Report Writing </li> <li> Essentials of WAIS-IV Assessment </li> <li> Essentials of WISC-IV Assessment, Second Edition </li> <li> Essentials of WIAT-II and KTEA-II Assessment </li> <li> Essentials of WJ IIITM Cognitive Abilities Assessment </li> <li> Essentials of WJ IIITM Tests of Achievement Assessment </li> <li> Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment </li> <li> Essentials of Cross-Battery Assessment, Second Edition </li> <li> Essentials of KABC-II Assessment </li> <li> Essentials of NEPSY Assessment </li> <li> Essentials of Executive Function Assessment </li> <li> Essentials of Processing Assessment </li> </ul>

Essentials of Neuropsychological Assessment

William Milberg

Alan S. Kaufman

Nadeen L. Kaufman

wiley

Rationally integrates arguments for and against intelligence tests to synthesize a sensible approach to the interpretation of the WISC-R. Integrates research and theory so that extrinsic factors are intelligently applied. Personally developed by the author, the method is based firmly on—and justified by—empirical, statistical grounds with a focus on logical interpretation of a WISC-R profile. Includes comprehensive case reports as well as evaluative summaries and overviews of research and theory in areas such as neuropsychology, cognitive style, fluid vs. crystallized intelligence, memory, and factor analysis.

Intelligent Testing with the WISC-R (Wiley Series on Personality Processes)

Medical Books

Psychology

Like its predecessor, KBIT-2 can be used in a variety of situations. With KBIT-2, you can: -Obtain a quick estimate of intelligence -Estimate an individual's verbal versus nonverbal intelligence -Re-evaluate the intellectual status of a child or adult who previously received thorough cognitive assessment -Identify high-risk children through large-scale screening who require a more comprehensive evaluation -Obtain a quick estimate of the intellectual ability of adults in institutional settings, such as prisons, group homes, rehabilitation clinics or mental health centres KBIT-2 measures two distinct cognitive abilities through two scales-Crystallised and Fluid. Crystallised (Verbal) Scale contains two item types: Verbal Knowledge and Riddles Fluid (Nonverbal) Scale is a Matrices subtest Like the original, KBIT-2 continues to provide: -High reliability and validity -Attractive, easy to use materials Scores provided on a familiar scale where mean = 100 and standard deviation = 15

Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test

AGS Publishing

Quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need toconfidently administer, score, and interpret the MMPI®-2 The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI®-2) is the most widely used test in the world for personality assessment. To use it properly, professionals need an authoritative source of advice and guidance on how to administer, score, and interpret this test. Now thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research and literature on this test, Essentials of MMPI®-2 Assessment, Second Edition is that source. Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book is designed to help busy mental health professionals, and those in training, quickly acquire the knowledge and skills they need to make optimal use of major psychological assessment instruments. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered. Essentials of MMPI®-2 Assessment, Second Edition adds new material on the MMPI®-2 RC and the MMPI®-2 RF, providing step-by-step guidance on test administration, scoring, and interpretation. Additionally, the author provides his expert assessment of the test's relative strengths and weaknesses, valuable advice on its clinical applications, and several illuminating case reports.

Essentials of MMPI-2 Assessment (Essentials of Psychological Assessment)

Quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to effectively understand, assess, and treat individuals struggling with dyslexia Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention provides practical, step-by-step information on accurately identifying, assessing, and using evidence-based interventions with individuals with dyslexia. Addressing the components that need to be considered in the assessment of dyslexia--both cognitive and academic--this book includes descriptions of the various tests used in a comprehensive dyslexia assessment along with detailed, evidence-based interventions that professionals and parents can use to help individuals struggling with dyslexia. Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered. Providing an in-depth look at dyslexia, this straightforward book presents information that will prepare school psychologists, neuropsychologists, educational diagnosticians, special education teachers, as well as general education teachers, to recognize, assess, and provide effective treatment programs for dyslexia. The book is also a good resource for parents who are helping a child with dyslexia. <ul> <li>A practical guide to understanding, assessing, and helping individuals who have dyslexia</li> <li>Expert advice and tips throughout</li> <li>Conveniently formatted for rapid reference</li> </ul> Other titles in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series: Essentials of Assessment Report Writing Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment Essentials of Evidence-Based Academic Interventions Essentials of Response to Intervention Essentials of Processing Assessment Essentials of Conners Behavior Assessments Essentials of Cross-Battery Assessment, Second Edition Essentials of WISC-IV Assessment, Second Edition

Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention

Nancy Mather

Barbara J. Wendling

Essentials of WAIS-IV Assessment

Elizabeth O. Lichtenberger

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Alan S. Kaufman. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.