Handbook of Psychodiagnostics and Limited Ability
This handbook has grown since its first edition in 1997 into a reliable standard work for behavioral scientists who perform diagnostics on people with intellectual disabilities. Intertaal guarantees fast delivery of this current and practice-oriented reference work.
Target Group and Content
Due to the increasing integration of care for people with mild intellectual disabilities (LVG) and youth care, the target group has been expanded, including those with low intelligence (IQ around 85-90). This handbook provides an overview of valuable diagnostic instruments within this broad care sector, such as DVK, SEV, TAK-R, LEM, K-SNAP, TAT, FRT and many others.
- Instruments for Diagnosis and Care in Intellectual Disability
- Discussion of tests such as WPPSI-III, WNV, SON-R 6-40, WAIS-IV and DSM-5
- Current Adjustments Based on Recent Literature
Suitability
The handbook is intended for professionals in the behavioral sciences and ensures substantiated, reliable diagnostics. It supports especially in educational, care, and youth care situations, where knowledge of various IQ levels and diagnoses is necessary.
Authors
Dr. D.W. Kraijer was a clinical psychologist-educator and researcher. He passed away in 2007. Drs. J.J. Plas is a psychologist and consultant at the Center for Consultation and Expertise. Both authors guarantee the scientific and practice-oriented content of this handbook.