Overview
Specifically designed as a textbook for use in training psychology graduate students in the elementary principles of assessment and diagnostic practice with children and adolescents
Applies the same interpretive systems across many tests (as opposed to most assessment textbooks that focus on only one measure)
It is meant to be a teaching text, not a resource or reference text—it is designed to provide students with an accessible guide to interpretation
This book emphasizes the proper interpretation of intelligence tests in the context of a child’s life circumstances
Includes several devices to enhance the logical processes of assessment, beginning with test selection and concluding with the reporting of results
Stresses the importance of the interpretive process over the value of specific tests
Fosters a deeper understanding of the intelligence construct
Emphasizes learning by example—beginning graduate students crave opportunities to see tests administered and to review sample reports; therefore, this test includes numerous cases to provide students with concrete models to emulate
Although designed primarily as a text for beginning graduate students, the book is also useful as a "refresher" for clinicians who are looking for update assessment information; it may also serve as a companion text in assessment courses
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Table of contents (20 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Psychological Foundations
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Assessment Methods
Keywords
About this book
This volume – now in its second edition – has been completely updated to provide the most comprehensive and accessible handbook of practices and tools for the clinical assessment of child and adolescent intelligence. Designed specifically as a teaching tool, it provides students with an accessible guide to interpretation and applies the same interpretive systems across many tests. It emphasizes the proper interpretation of intelligence tests within the context of a child’s life circumstances and includes several devices to enhance the logical processes of assessment, beginning with test selection and concluding with the reporting of results.
In addition, Clinical Assessment of Child and Adolescent Intelligence:
- Stresses the importance of the interpretive process over the value of specific tests
- Fosters a deeper understanding of the intelligence construct
- Emphasizes learning by example, using valuable case studies and vignettes designed to provide students with concrete models to emulate
This edition covers all facets of intelligence testing, including detailed explanations of test interpretation, theory, research, and the full-range of testing options for preschoolers through adult clients. New chapters have been introduced on neuropsychological approaches, adolescent and adult intelligence, including coverage of WAIS-III and KAIT, and achievement and intelligence screeners have been added. And although designed primarily as a text for beginning graduate students, the book is also useful as a "refresher" for clinicians who are looking for updated assessment information.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Randy W. Kamphaus is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Georgia. In addition to classroom work, he has served in roles such as the Director of Training for the doctoral program in School Psychology, the Director of the School Psychology Clinic, and as the Faculty Administrator for Research in the College of Education.
A focus on issues related to clinical assessment has led Dr. Kamphaus to pursue research in classification methods, differential diagnosis, test development and learning disability and ADHD assessment. He has served as principal investigator, coinvestigator, or consultant on several federally funded research projects dealing with early intervention and prevention, child classification methods, prevalence of ADHD and Conduct Disorder in Latin America, and violence prevention in schools.
As a licensed psychologist and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA), he has contributed extensively to his profession, and he is Past-President of the Division of School Psychology for APA. Dr. Kamphaus has also authored or coauthored 5 books, 2 psychological tests, more than 40 scientific journal articles, and more than 20 book chapters. He also participates in scholarship in the field through work as an editorial board member, associate editor, test reviewer, and newsletter editor. Dr. Kamphaus is a frequent guest lecturer and speaker.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Clinical Assessment of Child and Adolescent Intelligence
Authors: Randy W. Kamphaus
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-29149-9
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Behavioral Science, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag US 2005
Softcover ISBN: 978-0-387-26299-4Published: 16 August 2005
eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-29149-9Published: 11 June 2019
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: XI, 676
Additional Information: Originally published by Allyn & Bacon, MA, USA, 2001