Handbook of Nonverbal Assessment 2nd edition

The Handbook of Nonverbal Assessment, Second Edition is a comprehensive resource focused on the evaluation of individuals for whom verbal testing is limited or inappropriate, including those with speech or hearing impairments, limited language proficiency, cultural and linguistic diversity, or emotional and neurological challenges. This edition places nonverbal assessment within a modern, evidence-based framework, emphasizing fairness, validity, and clinical relevance. It integrates contemporary perspectives on multicultural assessment, bias detection, and cross-battery approaches, while extending assessment beyond intelligence to related domains such as academic skills, neurocognitive functioning, personality, and behavior.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of nonverbal assessment across the lifespan
• Emphasis on culturally responsive and bias-aware assessment practices
• Best-practice guidance for multicultural and cross-battery evaluation
• Assessment of cognition, intelligence, academic skills, neurocognitive functioning, personality, and behavior
• Detailed discussion of psychological and physiological factors influencing test performance
• Up-to-date guidelines on administration, scoring, interpretation, and psychometric properties
• Focus on ethical, reliable, and valid use of nonverbal assessment tools 

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