| The Special Educator's Comprehensive Guide to 301 Diagnostic Tests Revised and Exp Edition Contributor(s): Pierangelo, Roger (Author), Giuliani, George (Author) |
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ISBN: 0787978132 ISBN-13: 9780787978136 Publisher: Jossey-Bass OUR PRICE: $39.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2006 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: For anyone involved in the special education process, this book provides a comprehensive practical guide to the most frequently used and helpful tests for diagnosing suspected disabilities of all kinds--intellectual, perceptual, language, achievement, psychosocial, and social maturity--from the early childhood years through adolescence. This important resource is an update of the best-selling book Special Educator's Complete Guide to 109 Diagnostic Tests. The greatly expanded second edition contains explanations of 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. You'll find detailed information on the make-up and purpose of each of the 301 different tests, covering: Academic Achievement Anxiety and Depression Aptitude Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Auditory Processing Autism Behavioral Disorders Deaf and Hearing Impairments Emotional Disturbance English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education Gifted and Talented Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers Intelligence Learning Disabilities Mathematics Mental Retardation Neuropsychology Occupational Therapy Personality Psychological Reading Speech and Language Visual Processing Written Language The book provides a thorough explanation of the most commonly used diagnostic tests. It is an essential resource for any professional involved in the assessment of children with special needs. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Evaluation & Assessment - Education | Testing & Measurement - Education | Special Education - General |
| Dewey: 371.904 |
| LCCN: 2005025816 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (2.60 lbs) 484 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Mentally Challenged - Topical - Physically Challenged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |