The 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 AchievementAnxiety and DepressionAptitudeAttention Deficit-Hyperactivity DisorderAuditory ProcessingAutismBehavioral DisordersDeaf and Hearing ImpairmentsEmotional DisturbanceEnglish as a Second Language and Bilingual EducationGifted and TalentedInfants, Toddlers, and PreschoolersIntelligenceLearning DisabilitiesMathematicsMental RetardationNeuropsychologyOccupational TherapyPersonalityPsychologicalReadingSpeech and LanguageVisual ProcessingWritten 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.