Special Educator's Comprehensive Guide to 301 Diagnostic Tests

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 LanguageThe 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.Pierangelo, Roger is the author of 'Special Educator's Comprehensive Guide to 301 Diagnostic Tests ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780787978136 and ISBN 0787978132.