“The authors do an effective job of presenting all aspects and considerations practitioners need when using the WISC-V… Intelligent Testing with the WISC-V is a must read for anyone administering and/or using the WISC-V. This book serves as an administration companion, interpretation guide, reference book, and critical review of the WISC-V.” - Todd L. Chmielewski, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 62, No. 26.
"The book is overflowing with strengths, setting itself apart from other books on the WISC-V for several reasons. The most important one is the truly impressive history, knowledge, and experience the lead author has with the WISC, beginning with the WISC–Revised (WISC-R) and his relationship with David Wechsler. Alan Kaufman’s unique perspective with the history and development of the WISC allows the readers a unique viewpoint in understanding why changes were made or how decisions were decided in the development of the fifth generation of this test. Additional strengths of the text include the broadness of topics covered, application of various theoretical orientations to understanding and interpreting the test, and a summary of critiques by experts in the field. When attempting to developing critical thinking skills, few books provide the plethora of opinions and viewpoints from theoretically dissimilar experts that allows a reader to evaluate the various theories and approaches in a manner like this book does."―review from The Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment Ronald S. Palomares and Nadine E. Ndip, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, USA. Sage, September 2016.
“The authors do an effective job of presenting all aspects and considerations practitioners need when using the WISC-V… Intelligent Testing with the WISC-V is a must read for anyone administering and/or using the WISC-V. This book serves as an administration companion, interpretation guide, reference book, and critical review of the WISC-V.” - Todd L. Chmielewski, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 62, No. 26.
"The book is overflowing with strengths, setting itself apart from other books on the WISC-V for several reasons. The most important one is the truly impressive history, knowledge, and experience the lead author has with the WISC, beginning with the WISC–Revised (WISC-R) and his relationship with David Wechsler. Alan Kaufman’s unique perspective with the history and development of the WISC allows the readers a unique viewpoint in understanding why changes were made or how decisions were decided in the development of the fifth generation of this test. Additional strengths of the text include the broadness of topics covered, application of various theoretical orientations to understanding and interpreting the test, and a summary of critiques by experts in the field. When attempting to developing critical thinking skills, few books provide the plethora of opinions and viewpoints from theoretically dissimilar experts that allows a reader to evaluate the various theories and approaches in a manner like this book does."―review from The Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment Ronald S. Palomares and Nadine E. Ndip, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, USA. Sage, September 2016.
From the Publisher
ALAN S. KAUFMAN, PD, is Clinical Professor at the Child Study Center at the Yale University School of Medicine.
SUSAN ENGI RAIFORD, PD, is a senior research director and manager of the Wechsler Team for Pearson in San Antonio, Texas.
DIANE L. COALSON, PD, is a cognitive assessment expert, research psychologist, author, and clinician.
From the Inside Flap
INTERPRET THE WISC® V TO HELP DIAGNOSE LEARNING DISABILITIES AND TO TRANSLATE PROFILES OF TEST SCORES TO EDUCATIONAL ACTION
Intelligent Testing with the WISC® V offers the comprehensive guidance you need to administer, score, and interpret WISC® V profiles for informing diagnoses and making meaningful educational recommendations. Experienced professionals provide valuable advice with regard to clinically applying the WISC® V in an effort to understand a child's strengths and weaknesses and to create a targeted, appropriate intervention plan.
The WISC® V plays an integral role in evaluating children for learning and intellectual disabilities, developmental and language delays, and gifted and talented classifications. As such, understanding how to use the latest version of the WISC is extremely important.
- Explore all aspects of both the conventional WISC® V and the WISC® V Digital
- Read objective, independent test reviews of the WISC® V from highly respected expert sources
- Review and gain insight from 17 clinical case reports that spotlight experiences of children and adolescents referred to psychologists for diverse reasons such as of reading problems, specific learning disabilities, ADHD, intellectual giftedness, and autistic spectrum disorders
- Learn how a broad-based, multi-faceted approach to interpretation that calls upon several scientific concepts, such as cognitive neuroscience, clinical and school neuropsychology, cognitive processing, and the CHC model, can benefit children
- Use the results of the WISC® V as a helping agent to assist in creating the best intervention plan, rather than allowing test results to dictate placement or labeling
Intelligent Testing with the WISC® V is an indispensable resource for professionals who work with the WISC® V, including school psychologists, clinical psychologists, educational diagnosticians, and more.
From the Back Cover
INTERPRET THE WISC® V TO HELP DIAGNOSE LEARNING DISABILITIES AND TO TRANSLATE PROFILES OF TEST SCORES TO EDUCATIONAL ACTION
Intelligent Testing with the WISC® V offers the comprehensive guidance you need to administer, score, and interpret WISC® V profiles for informing diagnoses and making meaningful educational recommendations. Experienced professionals provide valuable advice with regard to clinically applying the WISC® V in an effort to understand a child's strengths and weaknesses and to create a targeted, appropriate intervention plan.
The WISC® V plays an integral role in evaluating children for learning and intellectual disabilities, developmental and language delays, and gifted and talented classifications. As such, understanding how to use the latest version of the WISC is extremely important.
- Explore all aspects of both the conventional WISC® V and the WISC® V Digital
- Read objective, independent test reviews of the WISC® V from highly respected expert sources
- Review and gain insight from 17 clinical case reports that spotlight experiences of children and adolescents referred to psychologists for diverse reasons such as of reading problems, specific learning disabilities, ADHD, intellectual giftedness, and autistic spectrum disorders
- Learn how a broad-based, multi-faceted approach to interpretation that calls upon several scientific concepts, such as cognitive neuroscience, clinical and school neuropsychology, cognitive processing, and the CHC model, can benefit children
- Use the results of the WISC® V as a helping agent to assist in creating the best intervention plan, rather than allowing test results to dictate placement or labeling
Intelligent Testing with the WISC® V is an indispensable resource for professionals who work with the WISC® V, including school psychologists, clinical psychologists, educational diagnosticians, and more.
About the Author
ALAN S. KAUFMAN, PHD, is Clinical Professor at the Child Study Center at the Yale University School of Medicine.
SUSAN ENGI RAIFORD, PHD, is a senior research director and manager of the Wechsler Team for Pearson in San Antonio, Texas.
DIANE L. COALSON, PHD, is a cognitive assessment expert, research psychologist, author, and clinician.
