Understanding psychological testing in children

the long version

This book offers an explanatory guide to the most widely used psychological tests in children. Although not meant to be comprehensive, it attempts to provide a meaningful overview and evaluation of numerous specific instruments as a useful tool for child health care professionals involved in the evaluation and treatment of children. This book is intended to aid the nonpsychologist in understanding psychological testing through: (1.) clarifying the needs of child health care providers with regard to psychological evaluations; (2.) explaining the concepts and assumptions of psychological testing in language which is clear and useful to those in other professions; (3.) discussing the findings, utility, and role of specific tests referred to on written reports or during verbal feedback; and (4.) detailing the relationship between psychological testing and medical and neurological evaluations. Finally, guidelines are provided for nonpsychologists in discussing with parents the results of psychological tests on children. -- from Preface.