This pocket resource provides handy, quick-reference information on preparing effective assessment reports. It focuses on efficiently and effectively communicating referral and background information, appearance and behavioral observations, test results and interpretation, summary and diagnostic impressions, and treatment recommendations.

Table of Contents

Series Preface. One: Introduction and Overview. Two: Technical Aspects of Writing. Three: Referral and Background Information. Four: Behavioral Observations. Five: Test Results and Interpretation. Six: Diagnostic Impressions Summary. Seven: Personality Assessment (by Rita W. McCleary). Eight: Recommendations. Nine: Special Issues in Report Writing. Ten: Illustrative Case Reports. Appendix: Information About Tests Cited in the Text. References. Annotated Bibliography. Index.

About the Author

Elizabeth O. Lichtenberger, PhD, is a psychologist at The Salk Institute, La Jolla, California. Nancy Mather, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Special Education at University of Arizona. Nadeen L. Kaufman, EdD, and Alan S. Kaufman, PhD, are on the faculty at Yale University and are Essentials of Psychological Assessment series editors.