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Autore |
Geva Esther |
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Psychological assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse children and adolescents : a practitioner's guide / / Esther Geva, Judith Wiener |
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New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2015 |
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©2015 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (358 p.) |
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Soggetti |
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Psychological tests for children |
Multiculturalism |
Multilingualism |
Child psychology |
Electronic books. |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; References; Preface; Acknowledgments; Share Psychological Assessment of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children and Adolescents: A Practitioner's Guide; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Demographic, Policy, and Socioeconomic Contexts of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity; Demographic Trends and Academic Achievement; Policies and Practices That Enhance Academic Achievement and Psychological Well-Being of CLD Children and Adolescents; Nonimmigrant Vulnerable Minority Groups; Aboriginal Peoples: A Snapshot; The Roma: A Snapshot; Implications |
Special Needs Education for CLD Children and AdolescentsEquity and Due Process; Inclusion; Conclusion; Chapter 3: Research on the Development of Language and Literacy Skills of L2 Learners: Implications for Assessment; A Model for Understanding Language and Literacy in L2 Learners; Simple View of Reading; Specific Issues in L2 Language Development; Contextual, Sociocultural, Home, and Family Factors; Typical and Atypical Language and Literacy Development in L2 Learners: Implications for Assessment; Development of OLP in L2; L2 |
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Word-Level Reading Skills; L2 Text-Reading Fluency |
L2 Reading ComprehensionL2 Spelling Skills; L2 Written Expression; Conclusion; Notes; Chapter 4: Gaining an Understanding of the Individual and Family Context; Influence of Cultural Differences; Individualism/Collectivism; Mind-Body Dualism; High/Low Context; Short-/Long-Term Orientation; Values for Academic Achievement; Tolerance for Ambiguity and Diversity; Family Structure and Gender Roles; Acculturation; Developing Trust; Acquiring an Understanding About the Family's Perspective on the Child's Development; Social Supports; Language and Immigration History |
Caregiver and Child Cultural Norms and Values, and AcculturationAttributions; Parenting Stress; Working with Linguistic and Cultural Interpreters; Conclusion; To Do or Not to Do: Understanding the Family Context; Chapter 5: Assessment of Oral Language Proficiency; Issues to Consider; Factors to Consider in Interpreting L2 Assessment Data; Advantages of Assessing Children in the L1; Challenges of Assessing Children in Their L1; Methods for Assessing Olp in L2 Students; Standardized Tests and Research-Based Tasks; Language Samples; Response to Intervention/Dynamic Assessment |
Specific Methods for Assessing L1 Language and Literacy SkillsPutting the Pieces Together; Conclusion; To Do or Not to Do: Assessing OLP; Chapter 6: Assessment of Intelligence; Defining and Conceptualizing Intelligence in a Multicultural Context; Validity of Measures of Cognitive Ability for CLD Children and Adolescents?; Issues to Consider When Evaluating Intelligence; Developing Rapport; Crystallized Versus Fluid Intelligence; Discrepancy Definitions of LD; Adaptive Behavior and Intelligence; When to Assess Intellectual Ability Using Standardized IQ Tests |
Strategies for Assessment of Intelligence in CLD Children |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This is the only text for school and clinical psychologists and other mental health professionals to provide a systematic developmental framework for assessment, diagnosis, and consultation of children and adolescents from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Reflecting the most current research, it provides much-needed, practical strategies for helping students who require adaptations beyond traditional psychological assessment methods. The authors describe the linguistic and cultural issues to consider when assessing students from diverse backgrounds, with a particular focus on child |
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