{"product_id":"essentials-of-assessment-report-writing-isbn-9781119218685","title":"Essentials of Assessment Report Writing","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe bestselling guide to reporting writing, updated and reworked for today's practice\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of Assessment Report Writing\u003c\/i\u003e 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 descriptions—they need an accessible analysis of the \u003ci\u003eentire\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrate assessment results to provide a person-centered report\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify and navigate critical decision points in the interpretive process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite efficiently yet effectively while enhancing the reader's experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide an accurate, informative, and readable assessment report\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporate practical recommendations to address the referral concerns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpertly-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 life—it is critical that it provides clear, informative guidance in a way that readers can understand. \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Assessment Report Writing\u003c\/i\u003e provides comprehensive guidelines for navigating through the report writing process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeries Preface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the Second Edition xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne Introduction and Overview 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo Make Your Reports Classy and Gorgeous 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree Writing with Clarity, Style, and Purpose 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour Introductory Sections of the Report 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Behavioral Observations 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSix Communicating Test Results 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeven Diagnostic Impressions and Summary 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEight Personality Assessment (by Rita W. McCleary) 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNine Recommendations 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen Special Issues in Report Writing 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEleven Tips for Writing Evaluation Reports (by John O. Willis) 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwelve Annotated Case Reports 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 445\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 452\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eW. JOEL SCHNEIDER, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD,\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Studies in Education at Temple University, Philadelphia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eELIZABETH O. LICHTENBERGER, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a licensed clinical psychologist in Carlsbad, California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNANCY MATHER, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor at the University of Arizona, in the Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNADEEN L. KAUFMAN, EdD,\u003c\/b\u003e is co-Series Editor with Alan S. Kaufman of the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series and is a Lecturer at the Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClearly and engagingly presents comprehensive guidance on assessment report writing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes a coherent framework for writing reports that instill hope, promote understanding, and inspire effective action\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes illustrative case reports with incisive commentary by leading assessment experts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe bestselling assessment reporting guide, updated with new annotated cases, critical decision making, up-to-date instrument coverage, and more\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of Assessment Report Writing\u003c\/i\u003e offers mental health professionals critical guidance on informative, accurate, readable assessment reporting. Currently, the field faces three pervasive problems with assessment reports: first, wide variations in style and content mean that many reports fail to reflect best practices; second, time constraints frequently position report writing as a battle of efficiency versus completeness; third, test-by-test reporting is often jargon-laden and highly technical, making it difficult for parents, teachers, and other professionals to understand. This book addresses these issues with clear, concise guidance on efficiently and effectively communicating referral and background information, appearance and behavioral observations, test results and interpretation, summary and diagnostic impressions, and treatment recommendations.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNewly recalibrated to better meet the needs of current practice, this new Second Edition features DSM-5 updates, expanded guidance on readability, and annotated case reports highlighting reporting style as well as critical decision points in the interpretive process. Coverage of the latest assessment instruments includes the WJ IV, WISC-V, WAIS-IV, KTEA-3, and CAS2, while Rapid References, Caution Boxes, and end-of-chapter questions reinforce key concepts and facilitate quick reference.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssessment reports are critical to the diagnostic process, bringing together academic, personality, neuropsychological, and behavioral strengths and weaknesses to provide a comprehensive picture of a child's overall function to better inform intervention. \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Assessment Report Writing\u003c\/i\u003e helps practitioners integrate technical information into a global report more useful for planning and treatment purposes.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther titles in the \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Psychological Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e series:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of Assessment Report Writing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of Processing Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of WISC\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e-IV Assessment, Second Edition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of WIAT\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e-II and KTEA-II Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of WJ III\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Cognitive Abilities Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of WJ III\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Tests of Achievement Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of WPPSI-III Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of Cross-Battery Assessment, Third Edition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of KABC-II Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of WMS\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e-III Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of Specific Learning Disability Identification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of Evidence-Based Academic Interventions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989158871269,"sku":"NP9781119218685","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119218685.jpg?v=1761783033","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/essentials-of-assessment-report-writing-isbn-9781119218685","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}