{"product_id":"essentials-of-assessment-report-writing-paperback-softback-9781119218685","title":"Essentials of Assessment Report Writing (Paperback \/ softback) 9781119218685","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEssentials of Assessment Report Writing\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eW. Joel Schneider (Author), Elizabeth O. Lichtenberger (Author), Nancy Mather (Author), Nadeen L. Kaufman (Author), Alan S. Kaufman (Series edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119218685, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 19 October 2018\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e496 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.3 x 14 x 3.6 cm, 0.499 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\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\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\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. 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