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Essentials of CAS2 Assessment
The definitive guide to the latest edition of the Cognitive Assessment System Essentials of CAS2 Assessment is a comprehensive guide to the successful administration of the updated CAS2. Written by leading cognitive assessment experts, the book discusses the latest research and thinking on PASS (Planning, Attention-Arousal, Simultaneous and Successive) theory and includes case studies that demonstrate the use of CAS2 with several types of diagnostic groups and integration with other instruments. A companion website offers additional tools and information to help busy professionals make optimal use of the CAS2. This is the first book to provide comprehensive, step-by-step guidelines for administering, scoring, and interpreting the latest edition of the Cognitive Assessment System (CAS2). While the outcome of the test depends upon the child's performance, the reliability and accuracy of the analysis depends largely upon the performance of the test administrator. Essentials of CAS2 Assessment offers detailed insight on topics such Each chapter in the book highlights key concepts, bulleted points, and actual test questions. The CAS2 is a valuable tool in the detection of learning disabilities, ADHD, TBI, retardation, and giftedness. Essentials of CAS2 Assessment is the guidebook professionals need to ensure the CAS2 test is applied and analyzed accurately so that the results can be applied to the maximum benefit of the child.
320 pages, Paperback
First published April 2, 2014
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June 15, 2023
A difficult slog - but this is a psych assessment textbook so no surprise there. I actually hoped that Jack would insert some of his witty dialogue into the book, but he stuck to the technicals.
Still, while not a fun read by any measure, it was really useful to help me understand PASS Theory. While the book is dry, the CAS-2 itself is a good test. I’ve avoided it in my career, but the three times that I administered it this school year resulted in excellent information. Honestly, I think it’s likely the best cog test when you’re looking at executive dysfunction/ADHD due to the direct measures of Planning and Attention. I’ll likely use it more often in my practice from now on, but I still won’t give up my WJ-Cog until the pry it from my cold dead fingers.
Still, while not a fun read by any measure, it was really useful to help me understand PASS Theory. While the book is dry, the CAS-2 itself is a good test. I’ve avoided it in my career, but the three times that I administered it this school year resulted in excellent information. Honestly, I think it’s likely the best cog test when you’re looking at executive dysfunction/ADHD due to the direct measures of Planning and Attention. I’ll likely use it more often in my practice from now on, but I still won’t give up my WJ-Cog until the pry it from my cold dead fingers.
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