Full Description
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale is the most widely used intelligence test for children worldwide. WISC-V introduces new subtests, composite scores, process scores, error scores, and scaled scores as a more complex and accurate means of assessing cognitive abilities. WISC-V Assessment and Interpretation provides practical information for clinicians on selection of subtest measures, administration, and interpretation.
New subtests are described along with tips for accurate administration and scoring. Full Scale IQ is identified as important for predicting relevant behaviors, and primary index scores for characterizing the child's strengths and weaknesses. Classroom indicators of low scores on each of these abilities are identified, with suggested interventions, accommodations, and instructional strategies for low scorers. Coverage includes ethnic differences for the Full Scale IQ and each primary index score, along with evidence of the profound influence of parental attitudes and expectations. Several other societal and contextual factors relevant to understanding racial/ethnic differences are presented. Two chapters review use of the WISC-V for identifying learning disabilities, testing of individuals with dyslexia, and best-practice recommendations to ensure accurate diagnosis and intervention. Concluding chapters describe advances in the Q-interactive system platform allowing administration of the WISC-V on iPads and other tablets and how clinicians can tailor assessment using select WISC-V subtests and features.
Contents
Part I: Applied Considerations
Chapter 1: WISC-V: Advances in the Assessment of IntelligenceLawrence G. Weiss, Donald H. Saklofske, James A. Holdnack, and Aurelio Prifitera
Chapter 2: Practical Issues in WISC-V Administration and ScoringDustin Wahlstrom, Lawrence G. Weiss and Donald H. Saklofske
Chapter 3: Practical Considerations in WISC-V Interpretation and InterventionA. Lynne Beal, James A. Holdnack, Donald H. Saklofske, and Lawrence G. Weiss
Part II: Theoretical Considerations
Chapter 4: Theoretical and Clinical Foundations of the WISC-V Index ScoresLawrence G. Weiss, James A. Holdnack, Donald H. Saklofske, and Aurelio Prifitera
Chapter 5: WISC-V Use in Societal ContextLawrence G. Weiss, Victoria Locke, Tianshu Pan, Jossette G. Harris, Donald H. Saklofske and Aurelio Prifitera
Chapter 6: The Flynn Effect and its Clinical ImplicationsJacques Grégoire, Mark Daniel, Antolin M. Llorente and Lawrence G. Weiss
Part III: Clinical Considerations
Chapter 7: Testing Hispanics with WISC-V and WISC-IV SpanishLawrence G. Weiss, Maria R. Munoz, and Aurelio Prifitera
Chapter 8: WISC-V and the Evolving Role of Intelligence Testing in the Assessment of Learning DisabilitiesDonald H. Saklofske, Lawrence G. Weiss, Kristina Breaux, and A. Lynne Beal
Chapter 9: Translating Scientific Progress in Dyslexia into Twenty-first Century Diagnosis and InterventionsBennett A. Shaywitz, Lawrence G. Weiss, Donald H. Saklofske and Sally E. Shaywitz
Chapter 10: Issues Related to the WISC-V Assessment of Cognitive Functioning in Clinical and Special GroupsJessie L. Miller, Donald H. Saklofske, Lawrence G. Weiss, Lisa Drozdick, Antolin M. Llorente, James A. Holdnack, and Aurelio Prifitera
Part IV: Current and Future Directions
Chapter 11: Digital Assessment with Q-InteractiveDustin Wahlstrom, Mark Daniel, Lawrence G. Weiss and Aurelio Prifitera
Chapter 12: WISC-V and the Personalized Assessment ApproachJames A. Holdnack, Aurelio Prifitera, Lawrence G. Weiss, and Donald H. Saklofske
