Beyond the WISC: Psychological assessment of cognitive functioning in special populations
Evaluating children with severe cognitive, motor, communication, and sensory impairments
Dr. Engle wrote this e-book as a free, open-access resource for psychologists in their goal to provide accurate and meaningful cognitive assessments for children with multiple and severe disabilities. What do you do when a child is not able to use their hands to manipulate blocks? Or when a child is not able to use words to answer any of your questions? What about children who are not able to participate in any standardized measures of intelligence, even with adaptations? How do you get an accurate picture of the child’s capabilities? How can you make the assessment meaningful for the child, family, and support team? In this book, you will find concrete suggestions on how to apply your assessment skills in these specialized populations.
Engle, J.A., (2019). Beyond the WISC: Psychological assessment of cognitive functioning in special populations. Evaluating children with severe cognitive, motor, communication, and sensory impairments [online resource]. https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/jengle/
Psycho-educational Assessments of Blind and Low Vision Children
What do you need to know to provide an accurate and meaningful assessment for a child who is blind or has low vision? In this book, you will gain the background knowledge and the practical skills you need to assess blind and low-vision students. The book’s first three parts provide foundational knowledge, including an overview of the visual system and visual impairments, the impacts on a child’s development, and an introduction to educational services for visual impairment. The fourth and fifth parts discuss psycho-educational assessments in blind and low vision children, including working with the child’s educational team, choosing and interpreting tests, making adaptations and modifications, setting up the assessment room, and interpreting the results. The sixth and final part is a special section for Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI) who collaborate with psychologists. In the appendix, you will find key resources for further information and suggestions on how to connect with others doing this specialized work.
Engle, J. A., Nguyen, M., & Wilton, A. (2024). Psycho-educational assessments of blind and low vision children. BCcampus. https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/vision/
Dr. Jen Engle 