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Record Nr.

UNINA9910793171403321

Autore

Schneider W. Joel <1970->

Titolo

Essentials of assessment report writing / / W. Joel Schneider [and three others]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, NJ : , : Wiley, , 2018

ISBN

1-119-21874-8

1-119-21875-6

9781119218746

9781119218753

9781119218685

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (567 pages)

Collana

Essentials of psychological assessment

Classificazione

PSY042000

Disciplina

616.89/075

Soggetti

PSYCHOLOGY / Assessment, Testing & Measurement

Clinical psychology - Authorship

Report writing

Psychodiagnostics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Revision of: Essentials of assessment report writing / Elizabeth O. Lichtenberger ... [et al.]. 2004.

Includes index.

Sommario/riassunto

"The bestselling guide to reporting writing, updated and reworked for today's practice Essentials of Assessment Report Writing offers effective solutions to the creation of reader-friendly, yet targeted, psychological, and educational assessment reports. Parents, clinicians, clients, and other readers need more than test-by-test descriptionsthey need an accessible analysis of the entire situation to determine their next steps. This book provides clear guidance for busy practitioners seeking ways to improve their report writing skills. With a focus on current practice, this new second edition covers DSM-5 updates and the latest assessment instruments including the WJ IV, WISC-V, WAIS-IV, KTEA-3, and the CAS2. New discussion includes advice on tailoring the report to the audience, and annotated case reports provide illustrative models of



effective report styles, interpretation, and analysis. Key concepts are highlighted for quick reference throughout, and end-of-chapter questions help reinforce understanding. Reporting styles vary widely within the field, in both content and style; there is no definitive "standard," but many reports fail to reflect best practices and therefore prove less than useful to the reader. This book provides expert guidance throughout the reporting process to help practitioners provide high-quality, accessible reports. Integrate assessment results to provide a person-centered report Identify and navigate critical decision points in the interpretive process Write efficiently yet effectively while enhancing the reader's experience Provide an accurate, informative, and readable assessment report Incorporate practical recommendations to address the referral concerns Expertly-conducted assessments should culminate with a carefully constructed analysis that provides direction via clear communication. Because this report will be used to inform treatment, intervention, and ultimately, the client's quality of lifeit is critical that it provides clear, informative guidance in a way that readers can understand. Essentials of Assessment Report Writing provides comprehensive guidelines for navigating through the report writing process"-- $c Provided by publisher.