The Achievement Test Desk Reference (Atdr) : Comprehensive Assessment and Learning Disabilities - Hardcover

Ortiz, Samuel O.; Alfonso, Vincent C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0205325475 ISBN 13: 9780205325474

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 2001

Synopsis

This book combines comprehensive descriptions and critical reviews of over 50 achievement tests with an innovative model for learning disability evaluation following current assessment and interpretation methods. The Achievement Test Desk Reference (ATDR) represents a unique contribution to both the practice of academic assessment and learning disability evaluation. The "Desk Reference" section contains descriptions and reviews of psychometric properties for comprehensive screening and specific academic skills batteries and achievement tests including measures of reading, math, written and oral language, and phonological processing. For school psychologists, clinical psychologists, educational psychologists, learning disability specialists, and speech/language pathologists.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

/* 2547L, Flanagan, Dawn P., The Achievement Test Desk Reference: A Comprehensive Framework for Learning Disability Determination */ This book combines comprehensive descriptions and critical reviews of over 50 achievement tests with an innovative model for learning disability evaluation following current assessment and interpretation methods. The Achievement Test Desk Reference (ATDR) represents a unique contribution to both the practice of academic assessment and learning disability evaluation. The "Desk Reference" section contains descriptions and reviews of psychometric properties for comprehensive screening and specific academic skills batteries and achievement tests including measures of reading, math, written and oral language, and phonological processing. For school psychologists, clinical psychologists, educational psychologists, learning disability specialists, and speech/language pathologists.

About the Author:

Dawn P. Flanagan, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at St. John's University and Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale University School of Medicine, Child Study Center.

Samuel O. Ortiz, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology at St. John's University.

Vincent C. Alfonso, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education, Division of Psychological and Educational Services, at Fordham University.

Jennifer T. Mascolo, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and Adjunct Assistant Professor at St. John's University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0205325475
• ISBN 13: 9780205325474
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 573
• Editor: Flanagan Dawn P.