The comprehensive reference for informative WISC-V assessment Essentials of WISC-V Assessmentprovides step-by-step guidance for administering, scoring, and interpreting the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V). The comprehensive reference for informative WISC-V assessment Essentials of WISC-V Assessmentprovides step-by-step guidance for administering, scoring, and interpreting the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V). Acknowledgements Series Preface Foreword Susie Engi Raiford, PhD; Pearson Clinical Assessment; San Antonio, Texas   Chapter 1: Overview of the WISC-V W. Joel Schneider, Ph.D.; Dawn P. Flanagan, Ph.D.; and Vincent C. Alfonso, Ph.D. From Prediction to Prevention From Explanation to Enduring Empathy General Trends in Intelligence Test Interpretation Why the History of the Wechsler Scales Matters Description of the WISC-V Test Yourself References   Chapter Two: How to Administer the WISC-V Appropriate Testing Conditions Rapport with Examinee Testing Individuals with Special Needs Administration Considerations Rules for Starting and Discontinuing Subtests Recording Responses Timing Querying Subtest-By-Subtest Rules of Administration of the WISC-V Primary Subtests Subtest-by-Subtest Rules of Administration of the WISC-V Secondary & Complementary Subtests Frequently Asked Questions: Subtest Administration Test Yourself References   Chapter 3: How to Score the WISC-V Types of Scores Step-by-Step: How the WISC-V is Scored Test Yourself References   Chapter 4: How to Interpret The WISC-V Getting Started WISC-V Interpretation Step-by-Step Conclusion Test Yourself References   Chapter 5: Strengths and Weaknesses of the WISC-V Test Yourself References   Chapter 6: A Neuropsychological Approach to Interpretation of the WISC-V George McCloskey, Ph.D.; Jamie Slonim; Robert Whitaker, Psy.S. NCSP, ABSNP; Samantha Kaufman; Naoko Nagoshi, Ph.D. Introduction Levels of Interpretation Neuropsychological Interpretation of WISC-V Performance WISC-V Complementary Subtests Summary Test Yourself References   Chapter 7: Use of the WISC-V in the Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities The Dual Discrepancy/Consistency Operational Definition of SLD Using X-BASS for SLD Identification: Three Steps to PSW Output PSW-A Data Summary PSW-A g-Value Data Summary Dual Discrepancy/Consistency Model: PSW Analyses for SLD Conclusions Test Yourself References   Chapter 8: Illustrative Case Report Erin M. McDonough, Ph.D. Psycho-Educational Evaluation Report   Chapter 9: Assessment of English Learners with the WISC-V Samuel O. Ortiz, Ph.D.; Kristan E. Melo, M.S.; Meghan A. Opperman, B.A. Introduction Fairness, Bias, and Traditional Assessment Approaches A Recommended Best Practice Approach Best Practices in the Evaluation of ELs with the WISC-V Case Study: Jose Maria Conclusion Test Yourself References   Chapter 10: WISC-V and Q-interactive Carlea Dries, M.A., M.Ed., N.C.C.; Ron Dumont, Ed.D., NCSP; Kathleen D. Viezel, Ph.D., NCSP Introduction Digital Platform Hardware Software Setup Administration Training and Tech Support Output Security and Legal Issues Considerations for University Trainers Pricing Overall Impressions and Recommendations Test Yourself References   Epilogue: Dorothea McCarthy Remembered Alan S. Kaufman, Ph.D. References   Appendix A: A Brief Overview of the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) Theory   Appendix B: Norms Tables for New Clinical Composites   Appendix C: Case Reports Gail Cheramie, Ph.D.; Jamie Chaffin, Ed.D.; Robert Lichtenstein, Ph.D. Comprehensive Evaluation Psychoeducational Report Psychoeducational Assessment Report   Appendix D: Form for Manifestations of Cognitive Weaknesses   Appendix E: Definition of Terms and Clarification of Concepts Used in the DD/C Definition and X-BASS   Appendix F: Task Characteristics of WISC-V Subtests   Appendix G: Cognitive Constructs Assessed with the WISC-V Subtests Verbal Comprehension Domain Subtests Cognitive Constructs Assessed with the Fluid Reasoning and Visual Spatial Subtests Cognitive Capacities Assessed with the Working Memory Subtests and the Arithmetic and Immediate Symbol Translation Subtests Cognitive Constructs assessed with the Processing Speed Subtests Cognitive Constructs assessed with the Naming Speed Subtests Cognitive Constructs Assessed with the Symbol Translation Tasks   Appendix H: Behavior Observations and Process-oriented Assessment at the Subtest, Item, and Cognitive Construct Levels Verbal Comprehension Subtests Fluid Reasoning and Visual Spatial Subtests Working Memory Domain and Arithmetic and Symbol Translation Subtests Processing Speed Subtests Naming Speed Subtests   Appendix I: Cluster Analysis Interpretation Steps for Completing Subtest Cluster Analyses Verbal Comprehension Clinical Clusters and Cluster Contrasts Verbal Comprehension Clinical Cluster Contrasts Fluid Reasoning and Visual Spatial Clinical Clusters and Cluster Contrasts Fluid Reasoning/Visual Spatial Clinical Cluster Contrasts Working Memory Clinical Clusters and Clinical Cluster Contrasts   Appendix J: Subtest and Process Score Comparison Worksheets   Appendix K: CBRS Scores   Appendix L: Cross-Battery Assessment Software System (X-BASS): Dual-Discrepancy/Consistency Model: PSW Results for Amanda Farris   Appendix M: Factors That May Facilitate Learning and Aid in Bypassing or Minimizing the Effects of Deficits   About the Authors Contributors