Early Childhood Assessment

Early Childhood Assessment

A new guide to conducting more comprehensive and meaningful psychological assessments of young children Early Childhood Assessment presents a thorough, step-by-step approach to the comprehensive psychological assessment of young children. In addition to covering major psychological tests, this invaluable resource includes specific guidelines and formats for interviewing parents and other caregivers, observing children and caregiver-child interaction, conducting dynamic assessments, writing reports, and evaluating outcomes of recommended interventions. Dr. Lidz's approach encourages a broad range of observation with an overarching objective of completing a picture of the "whole" child, from family life to social-emotional and neuropsychological functioning. She leads the reader through each step of a comprehensive assessment, touching on the major data sources necessary for a full understanding of the child within different environments. Throughout the book, Dr. Lidz advocates best assessment practices that reflect the interests of children and families. Features useful information on: Conducting initial interviews and observations for setting the course of the assessment Using standardized and nonstandardized approaches to generate both qualitative and quantitative data Viewing children and families within their cultural contexts Integrating assessment data sources to generate meaningful recommendations and readable reports Plus: Includes unique chapters on play, observation of parent-child and teacher-child interactions, and dynamic assessment Early Childhood Assessment is a valuable tool for professionals and students who are concerned about the richness and complexity of children's development within their families and communities.
Country USA
Brand Wiley
Manufacturer Wiley
Binding Hardcover
PartNumber Illustrated
Color Blue
IsAdultProduct
Height 10.27557
Length 7.224395
Weight 1.75047036028
Width 1.157478
ReleaseDate 2002-11-18
NumberOfItems 1

Country	USA
Brand	Wiley
Manufacturer	Wiley
Binding	Hardcover
PartNumber	Illustrated
Color	Blue
IsAdultProduct
Height	10.27557
Length	7.224395
Weight	1.75047036028
Width	1.157478
ReleaseDate	2002-11-18
NumberOfItems	1

Early Childhood Assessment

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