WISC-IV Clinical Use and Interpretation: Scientist-Practitioner Perspectives
Prifitera, Aurelio; Saklofske, Donald H.; Weiss, Lawrence G.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contentsv
- Contributorsxiii
- Prefacexv
- Part I: WISC-IV: Foundations of Clinical Interpretation1
- Chapter 1. The WISC-IV in the Clinical Assessment Context3
- Introduction and Overview of This Chapter3
- Description, Rationale, and Goals for the Revision4
- Back to Gordon Allport and Henry Murray: Views on WISC-III/WISC-IV as a Diagnostic Instrument13
- Use of IQ Test Information as Part of Assessment15
- Use of the WISC-III in Other Countries and with Minority Populations18
- A Concluding Comment28
- References28
- Chapter 2. Clinical Interpretation of the WISC-IV FSIQ and GAI33
- Intelligence and Issues of Psychological Measurement and Assessment36
- Intelligence and the WISC-IV37
- WISC-IV Full Scale IQ38
- An Alternate Approach to Summarizing General Intellectual Ability: The General Ability Index (GAI)41
- Ability–Achievement Discrepancies: The GAI and WIAT-II48
- General Interpretative Strategies57
- Clinical Considerations59
- Some Additional Thoughts: Beyond the FSIQ60
- References62
- A: Tables to Compare WISC-IV Index Scores Against Overall Means66
- Derivation of Tables for Statistical Significance and Abnormality of Differences 6767
- Chapter 3. Interpreting the WISC-IV Index Scores71
- Interpreting the WISC-IV Verbal Comprehension Index72
- Interpreting the WISC-IV Perceptual Reasoning Index74
- Interpreting the WISC-IV Working Memory Index77
- Interpreting the WISC-IV Processing Speed Index80
- The Dynamic Interplay of Working Memory and Processing Speed85
- Communicating the Interpretation87
- References88
- Case Study90
- Chapter 4. The WISC-IV Integrated101
- Historical Perspective on the Process Approach102
- The Process Approach to Cognitive Assessment103
- Comparing the Process Approach to Other Frameworks for Test Interpretation104
- The Process Approach Applied to the WISC-IV Integrated106
- Summary134
- Case Study135
- References148
- Chapter 5. Integrated Multilevel Model for Branching Assessment, Instructional Assessment, and Profi151
- Background151
- Multilevel, Integrated Assessment153
- Overview of Chapter155
- Branching Assessment157
- Instructional Assessment159
- Profile Assessment165
- Conclusions181
- References182
- Part II: The WISC-IV and the Assessment of Exceptional Children187
- Chapter 6. Research-Supported Differential Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disabilities189
- Background189
- Overview of the Chapter191
- Dyslexia192
- Language Learning Disability211
- Dysgraphia218
- Specific Arithmetic and Math Disabilities222
- Use of WISC-IV in Clinical Diagnosis and Future Research on Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities225
- Intelligent Testing with Intelligence Tests228
- References229
- Chapter 7. Assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with the WISC-IV235
- Diagnostic Classification of ADHD236
- Subgroup Issues237
- Conceptual Account of ADHD238
- Methodological Considerations: Cautionary Note243
- Classification and Conceptual Issues: The Role of Assessment and Intelligence Testing243
- Psychometric Properties of Wechsler Scales in ADHD Samples245
- Diagnostic Utility of the WISC-IV for ADHD248
- Other Profiles255
- Why Use the WISC-IV in ADHD Assessment?260
- Case Study „ Ryan261
- References269
- Chapter 8. Assessement of Children Who Are Gifted with the WISC-IV281
- Definition of Giftedness282
- Review of the Literature283
- WISC-IV Standardization Sample: Profiles of Giftedness286
- How the Changes to the WISC-IV Impact Gifted Identification288
- Case Study of Amanda290
- Use of WISC-IV as Part of Global Assessment of Children Who Are Gifted291
- The Gifted Rating Scales (GRS): Part of a Comprehensive Gifted Assessment292
- Case Study of Kayleigh294
- Discussion295
- References297
- Chapter 9. Assessment of Mental Retardation299
- Definitions of Mental Retardation300
- Levels of Mental Retardation301
- Etiology of Mental Retardation303
- Adaptive Functioning303
- Incidence of Mental Retardation in the Population304
- Assessing Mental Retardation Using the WISC-IV305
- Diagnostic and Clinical Issues315
- Regression to the Mean316
- Testing for Maximum Performance: Considerations When Testing Children with Mental Retardation317
- Eight Qualities That Can Affect Test Performance318
- Conclusions319
- Case Study319
- References328
- Chapter 10. Language Disabilities333
- Language Disabilities Defined333
- Cognitive Referencing in Language Disabilities334
- WISC-III and Language Disabilities336
- WISC-IV and Language Disabilities337
- Clinical Interpretations in Language Disabilities341
- Case Studies341
- Conclusions347
- References347
- Chapter 11. Hard-of-Hearing and Deaf Clients: Using the WISC-IV with Children Who Are Hard-of-Hearin351
- Issues for Assessing Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children352
- Recent Advances in Assessment Accommodations and the Wechsler Scales355
- Previous Research and Recommendations357
- Using the WISC-IV with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Examinees363
- Conclusions372
- References372
- Case Study Illustration377
- Chapter 12. Cultural Considerations in the Use of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children„Fou381
- Heterogeneity in Ethnic Minority Populations382
- Ethnic Differences in Wechsler Scale Performance384
- Immigration Patterns and the Representativeness of Norms388
- Case Study396
- Current Assessment398
- Case Summary407
- Conclusion408
- References410
- Chapter 13. The WISC-IV and Neuropsychological Assessment415
- The WISC-III in Neuropsychological Assessment and Research417
- Changes in the WISC-IV420
- Implications for Neuropsychological Assessment421
- Validity of the WISC-IV423
- Case Study428
- Conclusion430
- References431
- Chapter 14. Assessment of Test Behaviors with the WISC-IV435
- The Testing Process435
- Examiner’s Observations Are Critical to Test Use436
- Seven Important Qualities That May Impact Test Performance437
- Moderate to Severe Handicapping Conditions440
- Background Information and Personal Qualities441
- Some Benefits of Using Informal Processes442
- Some Disadvantages to Using Informal Processes443
- Other Formal Measures of Test-Taking Behavior445
- Empirical Research on Children’s Test Behaviors447
- Test Behavior Observation Form: An Empirically Derived and Normed Scale449
- The Guide to the Assessment of Test Session Behavior for the WISC-III and WIAT450
- A Return to Two-Test Performance Standards458
- A Case Study459
- Conclusion460
- References461
- Author Index464
- Subject Index478
Book details
- Vendor Elsevier S & T
- SKU 9780125649315
- ISBN-13 9780080521732
- Author Prifitera, Aurelio; Saklofske, Donald H.; Weiss, Lawrence G.
- Category Psychology
- Subject Assessment
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WISC-IV Clinical Use and Interpretation provides comprehensive information on using and interpreting the WISC-IV for clinical assessment and diagnosis. With chapters authored by recognized experts in intelligence research, test development, and assessment, this will be a valuable resource to anyone using the WISC-IV in practice. This information is available nowhere else and is a unique opportunity to understand the WISC-IV from the perspective of those who know it best. Most relevant to practitioners is the applied focus and interpretation of the WISC-IV in psychological and psychoeducational assessment.
Divided into two sections, Section I discusses general advances in the assessment of children's intelligence, and how the WISC-IV differs from the WISC-III. Also discussed are the clinical considerations of this test, including the meaning of the FSIQ and four Index scores and how the WISC-IV relates to other assessment measures, including the WISC-IV Integrated. Section II discusses the use of WISC-IV with exceptional children, including those with learning disabilities, giftedness, mental retardation, hearing impairment, ADHD, neuropsychological injury, and/or cultural and ethnic differences.
* Written by leading experts
* Provides a comprehensive description of the WISC-IV from research to clinical practice
* Discusses WISC-IV use with exceptional children including LD, AD/HD, Gifted, Mental Retardation, Language Disabilities, Hearing Impaired, Head/Brain Injury, and Cultural and Ethnically Different Children
* Outlines integrated models of assessment of assessment that include the WISC-IV
* Provides case studies illustrating WISC-IV clinical use
* Contains additional validity data on WISC-IV not available elsewhere
* Practical and directly relevant to practitioners who use the WISC-IV
Divided into two sections, Section I discusses general advances in the assessment of children's intelligence, and how the WISC-IV differs from the WISC-III. Also discussed are the clinical considerations of this test, including the meaning of the FSIQ and four Index scores and how the WISC-IV relates to other assessment measures, including the WISC-IV Integrated. Section II discusses the use of WISC-IV with exceptional children, including those with learning disabilities, giftedness, mental retardation, hearing impairment, ADHD, neuropsychological injury, and/or cultural and ethnic differences.
* Written by leading experts
* Provides a comprehensive description of the WISC-IV from research to clinical practice
* Discusses WISC-IV use with exceptional children including LD, AD/HD, Gifted, Mental Retardation, Language Disabilities, Hearing Impaired, Head/Brain Injury, and Cultural and Ethnically Different Children
* Outlines integrated models of assessment of assessment that include the WISC-IV
* Provides case studies illustrating WISC-IV clinical use
* Contains additional validity data on WISC-IV not available elsewhere
* Practical and directly relevant to practitioners who use the WISC-IV
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