Edited by
Aurelio Prifitera, Pearson Assessment, San Antonio, TX, USA
Donald Saklofske, University of Calgary, Canada
Description
The WISC-III is the most frequently used IQ assessment technique in the United States. This book discusses the clinical use of the WISC-III
with respect to specific clinical populations, and covers research findings on the validity and reliability of the test. It also includes
standardization data from the Psychological Corporation. Many of the contributors participated in the development of the WISC-III and
are in a unique position to discuss the clinical uses of this measure.
The book describes the WISC-III from scientist-practitioner
perspectives. It provides methods to aid in understanding and interpreting the WISC-III results for various groups of exceptional children.
The book also presents detailed descriptions of behavior and achievement as well as recommendations for test interpreting standards.
WISC-III Clinical Use and Interpretation has immediate and practical relevance to professionals who administer, interpret,
or use the results of the WISC-III. The solid writing by leading experts makes the contents of this book an essential reference for WISC-III
users.
Included in series
Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional
Audience:
School psychologists, clinicians, and purchasers of WISC-III.
