The Special Educator's Comprehensive Guide to 301 Diagnostic Tests (Paperback)

~ Roger Pierangelo Ph.D. (Author), George Giuliani J.D. Psy.D. (Author)
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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.

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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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; Rev Exp edition (August 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787978132
• ISBN-13: 978-0787978136
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #137,727 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected, November 9, 2006

By	Tracy M. Jess "Book Warrior" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was a little disappointed when I received this book. I was hoping for at least some examples of each diagnostic test to get a better sense of the test. This book just listed the test and information about the population that it might be good for.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Glad to see this book updated, expanded and improved, July 16, 2007

By	Nancy LoDolce "njl law" (Santa Rosa, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been a special education lawyer for 10 years and have found the earlier edition very helpful. Am thrilled to see a new and expanded edition. This book has been very helpful to a person needing information about standardized tests for educational purposes. Thank you.

5.0 out of 5 stars Not read- just a respose, June 10, 2009

By	Matt Berry "Matt" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although I have not read this book, I wanted to respond to a previous review. Many diagnostic tests are copyrighted and can not be reproduced without permission.