Psychoeducational Assessment of Preschool Children - Paperback

by Vincent C. Alfonso (Author), Bruce a. Bracken (Author), Richard J. Nagle (Author)

Psychoeducational Assessment of Preschool Children, Fifth Edition, provides academics and school-based practitioners such as psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and social workers with an up-to-date guide to the assessment of young children. Long recognized as the standard text and reference in its field, this comprehensive, skill-building overview is organized into four sections: foundations, ecological assessment, assessment of developmental domains, and special considerations. Chapters written by recognized scholars in the field cover theory, research, and application. This thoroughly revised new edition addresses current developments in preschool assessment, new policies and legislation, and student/family population demographics.

Author Biography

Vincent C. Alfonso, Ph.D., is former Dean of the School of Education at Gonzaga University, USA, Interim Dean of Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University, USA, and past president of Division 16 (School Psychology) of the American Psychological Association.

Bruce A. Bracken, Ph.D., is Professor of Education at the College of William & Mary, USA, co-founder of the Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, past-president of the International Test Commission, and author of early childhood tests and curricula.

Richard J. Nagle, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Louise Fry Scudder Professor of Psychology at the University of South Carolina, USA.