Alfonso Vincent C. - Psychoeducational Assessment of Preschool Children

Psychoeducational Assessment of Preschool Children, Fifth Edition, provides academics and school-based practitioners such as psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and social workers with an up-to-date guide to the assessment of young children. Long recognized as the standard text and reference in its field, this comprehensive, skill-building overview is organized into four sections: foundations, ecological assessment, assessment of developmental domains, and special considerations. Chapters written by recognized scholars in the field cover theory, research, and application. This thoroughly revised new edition addresses current developments in preschool assessment, new policies and legislation, and student/family population demographics.

Vincent C. Alfonso, Ph.D., is former Dean of the School of Education at Gonzaga University, USA, Interim Dean of Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University, USA, and past president of Division 16 (School Psychology) of the American Psychological Association.

Bruce A. Bracken, Ph.D., is Professor of Education at the College of William & Mary, USA, co-founder of the Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, past president of the International Test Commission, and author of early childhood tests and curricula.

Richard J. Nagle, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Louise Fry Scudder Professor of Psychology at the University of South Carolina, USA.

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First edition published by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates 1983

Fourth edition published by Routledge 2007

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Alfonso, Vincent C., editor. | Bracken, Bruce A., editor. | Nagle, Richard J. (Richard Jude), 1946

Title: Psychoeducational assessment of preschool children / Edited by Vincent C. Alfonso, Bruce A. Bracken, and Richard J. Nagle.

Description: Fifth edition. | New York, NY : Routledge, 2020. |

Includes bibliographical references and index. |

Identifiers: LCCN 2020000013 (print) | LCCN 2020000014 (ebook) |

ISBN 9780367149512 (hardback) | ISBN 9780367149529 (paperback) |

ISBN 9780429054099 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Child developmentEvaluation. | AbilityTesting. | Readiness for school.

Classification: LCC LB1115 .P963 2020 (print) | LCC LB1115 (ebook) | DDC 305.231dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020000013

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020000014

ISBN: 978-0-367-14951-2 (hbk)

ISBN: 978-0-367-14952-9 (pbk)

ISBN: 978-0-429-05409-9 (ebk)

To all the young children in our world who are the greatest teachers we have, and to those who learn from, assess, and intervene with them, I dedicate this volume. Also, to my parents who supported me in my professional trajectory with love, freedom, and pride.

V. C. A.

With love to Mary Jo, Bruce Jr., Schnitzie, and Cali

B. A. B.

In the enduring spirit of brotherly love, I dedicate this book to my brother Maurice and late brother Garrett. They were my guardian angels during my preschool years and thereafter. Their guidance and all for one and one for all attitude toward family is something I will cherish forever.

R. J. N.

Vincent C. Alfonso, Ph.D., is Interim Dean of the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University. Prior to this position, he was Professor in and Dean of the School of Education at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, and Professor in and Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Education, Fordham University, New York City. He is Past President of Division 16 (School Psychology) of the American Psychological Association (APA), and Fellow of Divisions 16, 5, and 43 of the APA. He is also Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. In February 2014 he received the Outstanding Contributions to Training award from the Trainers of School Psychologists, and in August 2017 he received the Jack Bardon Distinguished Service Award from Division 16 of the APA. He is co-author of Essentials of WISC-V Assessment, Essentials of Cross-Battery Assessment (3rd Edition) and co-editor of Essentials of Specific Learning Disability Identification (2nd Edition) and Essentials of Planning, Selecting, and Tailoring Interventions for the Unique Learner, all published by Wiley. In addition, he is co-editor of Healthy Development in Young Children: Evidence-based Interventions for Early Education, published by the APA, and Psychoeducational Assessment of Preschool Children (5th Edition), published by Routledge.

Bruce A. Bracken, Ph.D., is a Professor at the College of William & Mary. He obtained a B.S. from the College of Charleston, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. He has published scores of books, psychological tests, and professional materials, co-founded the Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, is past president of the International Test Commission, chaired the American Psychological Association (APA) Committee on Psychological Tests and Assessment, and served on a panel for the National Research Council of the National Academies of Science. He is a Fellow in two divisions of the APA, a Charter Fellow of the American Educational Research Association, and is a Diplomate and Fellow in the American Board of Assessment Psychology. Bruce received a Senior Scientist award from the APA, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Georgia, and was the Featured Presenter for the National Association of School Psychologists Legends in School Psychology series.

Ali Brian, Ph.D., CAPE, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Brian holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology from The Ohio State University, with cognates in motor development and adapted physical education. Dr. Brian is a member of the Executive Committee of the International Motor Development Research Consortium, Sport Health and Physical Education Americas Research Council, Secretary for the National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities, and Director of Research for the Institute of Movement Studies for Individuals with Visual Impairments. Dr. Brian serves as an Associate Editor for Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport and is on the Editorial Board for Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy