683 Advanced Child& Adolescent Assessment

Prerequisites: 623, 627, 628. This course covers assessment of cognitive functioning, learning and achievement and social/emotional functioning in children and adolescents. Standard intelligence measures and achievement tests will be included as well as typical personality instruments and procedures for assessment of emotional and adaptive functioning with this special population. Integration of areas of functioning and holistic assessment of overall adaptation and strengths and weaknesses will be emphasized. Attention will also be given to the use and social implications of these tools data and the role of assessment with children and adolescents in diverse contexts. (3 credits)