Contemporary Intellectual Assessment, Third Edition: Theories, Tests, and Issues

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In one volume, this authoritative reference presents a current, comprehensive overview of intellectual and cognitive assessment, with a focus on practical applications. Leaders in the field describe major theories of intelligence and provide the knowledge needed to use the latest measures of cognitive abilities with individuals of all ages, from toddlers to adults. Evidence-based approaches to test interpretation, and their relevance for intervention, are described. The book addresses critical issues in assessing particular populations—including culturally and linguistically diverse students, gifted students, and those with learning difficulties and disabilities—in today's educational settings. New to This Edition*Incorporates major research advances and legislative and policy changes.*Covers recent test revisions plus additional tests: the NEPSY-II and the Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability.*Expanded coverage of specific populations: chapters on autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, sensory and physical disabilities and traumatic brain injury, and intellectual disabilities.*Chapters on neuropsychological approaches, assessment of executive functions, and multi-tiered service delivery models in schools. Review: This book is an essential for any practitioner who wants ... - This book is an essential for any practitioner who wants to provide in depth and capable intellectual assessment. It provides comprehensive coverage of so many important topics! I am wearing my copy out. Review: An interesting snooze fest - I'm about 20 pages into it and it's very interesting, but damn it's boring. I love reading text books and have read hundreds of them. I'm the dork in college and grad school who actually read the entire text book assigned for the class. I'll get through it, but it's tough. I give it 30 minutes a day of my undivided attention. Should be done in a few years! Ugh!