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In this guide for parents, Braaten and Felopulos, staff psychologists at the Psychology Assessment Center, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, explain the role testing plays in diagnosing and devising treatment plans for dyslexia, ADHD, autism, depression, and other childhood problems. They describe what to expect as testing unfolds, explain how to understand numerical scores and jargon-filled reports, and outline options at each step of the process. Brief lists of organizations and web sites are included. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This authoritative guide gives parents the inside scoop on how psychological testing works and how to use testing to get the best help for their child. Two Harvard experts spell out the entire process of testing for dyslexia, ADHD, math and reading disorders, Asperger syndrome, depression, anxiety, and other common childhood problems. Parents learn what different tests actually measure and how to ""crack the code"" of jargon-filled reports, numerical scores, and educational recommendations. Also discussed are key qualifications to look for in evaluators, what kinds of testing schools are required to provide, and when to consider paying for private testing instead. Comprehensive and accessible, the book includes tips on making testing less stressful for children and loads of resources, FAQs, and examples.
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