Essentials of Processing Assessment, 3rd Edition - (Essentials of Psychological Assessment) by Milton J Dehn (Paperback)

About the Book

"This volume-the third edition of Essentials of Processing Assessment-provides practitioners with a framework for planning, conducting, and interpreting an assessment of psychological processes, especially from a pattern-of-strengths-and-weaknesses (PSW) perspective. It also offers an overview of evidence-based interventions for some psychological processes. The approach is systematic and elucidates a challenging type of evaluation that usually requires multi-battery assessment. The author sets the stage by (a) reviewing cognitive processing theories; (b) applying a PSW model for specific learning disability (SLD) identification; (c) reviewing the relations between psychological processes and specific types of achievement, and (d) providing detailed information on how to assess the 14 processes in his processing model. Details are also provided on major cognitive and memory scales, as well as scales specifically designed for processing assessment. Through step-by-step guidelines and worksheets the author walks the reader through analysis and interpretation of test results from a psychological processing and PSW perspective. The final component of the evaluation process is diagnosis. To that end, this text provides guidance on how to determine significant intraindividual strengths and weaknesses among psychological processes and how to use those patterns to identify students with SLD. It is our belief that the insights and practices gained from the authoritative author of this volume will lead to more accurate diagnoses and more effective treatment for individuals who struggle with learning"--

Book Synopsis

A critical handbook for practitioners and clinicians engaged in processing assessments

In the newly revised third edition of Essentials of Processing Assessment, a team of distinguished practitioners delivers an expert framework for planning, conducting, and interpreting an assessment of psychological processes. Emphasizing a pattern-of-strengths-and-weaknesses (PSW) perspective, the book offers an overview of evidence-based interventions for various psychological processes.

In the book, readers will review cognitive processing theories, apply a PSW model for specific learning disability (SLD) identifications, review the relationships between psychological processes and specific kinds of achievement, and detailed information on how to assess 14 different processes covered in the model.

Readers will also find:

• Step-by-step guidelines and worksheets that walk readers through the analysis and interpretation of test results
• Strategies for identifying students with specific learning disabilities
• Information about major cognitive and memory scales, as well as scales designed for processing assessment

An essential handbook for psychologists and other practitioners and clinicians engaged in processing assessments of children and adults, Essentials of Processing Assessment, 3rd Edition will earn a place in the libraries of anyone seeking to make more accurate diagnoses and identify more effective treatments.

From the Back Cover

PSYCHOLOGY/Assessment, Testing & Measurement

A step-by-step handbook for practitioners and clinicians engaged in evaluating students who struggle with academic learning and performance

Essentials of Processing Assessment provides a systematic framework for planning, conducting, and interpreting an assessment of psychological processes, particularly from a pattern-of-strengths-and-weaknesses (PSW) perspective. This highly practical guide reviews key cognitive processing theories, describes how to apply a PSW model for specific learning disability (SLD) identifications, and presents detailed information on the evaluation of 14 psychological processes and their relation to academic achievement.

The third edition of Essentials of Processing Assessment contains new and revised information about orthographic processing, neurological structures, memory processes, English Language Learners (ELL), achievement testing, Memory Processes Analyzer (MPA) software, and more. This edition also includes new and revised test batteries and scales, additional examples, recent research supporting PSW, and extensive online appendices with worksheets.

• Covers different evidence-based interventions for various psychological processes
• Demonstrates how to use testing and assessment data to gain a deeper understanding of psychological and academic functioning
• Covers all essential aspects of processing assessment, including instrument selection and deficit identification
• Offers step-by-step guidelines and worksheets that walk readers through the analysis and interpretation of test results

Essentials of Processing Assessment is an indispensable handbook for psychologists, educational diagnosticians, special education teachers, and other professionals involved in testing for learning problems.

Other titles in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series:

Essentials of Conners Behavior Assessments
Essentials of Behavioral Assessment
Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment
Essentials of Intellectual Disability Assessment and Identification
Essentials of Cross-Battery Assessment, Third Edition
Essentials of ADHD Assessment for Children and Adolescents

About the Author

MILTON J. DEHN, EdD, is the co-founder and Program Director of Schoolhouse Tutoring, an agency that provides assessment, tutoring, and instructional support for students of all ages and abilities. Formerly a practicing school psychologist, an associate professor, and a director of a graduate training program in school psychology, Dr. Dehn is the creator of the Children's Psychological Processes Scale (CPSS), an online teacher-rating scale designed to identify children with psychological processing deficits. He is the author of several books, including Working Memory and Academic Learning: Assessment and Intervention, Long-Term Memory Problems in Children and Adolescents, and Helping Students Remember: Exercises and Strategies to Strengthen Memory.