Psychology

A trusted, ground-breaking leader in individually administered assessments, the new Woodcock Johnson Fourth Edition (WJ IV) - Australasian Adaptation is now available. The WJ IV comprehensive system offers the ease of use and flexibility examiners need to accurately evaluate learning problems and improve instructional outcomes for children and adults in a way that no other assessment can.

The BRIEF2, developed by practicing paediatric neuropsychologists, continues to be an efficient, comprehensive and consistent assessment of impaired executive function in children and adolescents.  

New Features Include:

The Child and Adolescent Memory profile (ChAMP) is a norm-referenced test of memory and learning for children, adolescents and young adults, which provides both memory screening and in depth memory evaluation.

A complete assessment of adaptive skills across the life span.

The Reynolds Adaptable Intelligence Test (RAIT) is a rapid, reliable and valid assessment, which is designed to assess crystallized, fluid and quantitative intelligence. It can be used with individuals or groups and has been standardised for ages 10 to 75 years.

The RAIT is made up of seven subtests including: 

Designed to evaluate the magnitude of stress in the parent–child system, the fourth edition of the popular PSI is a 120-item inventory that focuses on three major domains of stress: child characteristics, parent characteristics, and situational/demographic life stress.

The ASEBA is a comprehensive evidence-based assessment system developed through decades of research and practical experience. The ASEBA assesses competencies, adaptive functioning, and behaviour, emotional, and social problems from age 1 1/2 to over 90 years.

There are three forms available for the school-age assessment:

• Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL 6-18)
• Teacher Report Form (TRF)
• Youth Self Report Form (YSR 11-18)

The following cross-information syndromes were derived from all three forms:

BRIEF — Pre-school version

(Gioia, Espy, & Isquith, 2003)

(Age 2 - 5.11 years)

Measures visuospatial ability and visuospatial memory

The RCFT includes three freehand drawing trials (copy, immediate recall, delayed recall) in order to measure visuo-spatial ability and visuo-spatial memory. A 36-point scoring system is based on accuracy and placement criteria.

RCFT Materials

The RCFT materials include the 120-page Professional Manual, Manual Supplement with data for children and adolescents, the laminated RCFT Stimulus Card, and the 16-page RCFT Test Booklet. A stopwatch is required for administration.

The Tennessee Self-Concept Scale - Second Edition (TSCS-2) measures self-concept in children, adolescents and adults. It provides 15 scores to show how respondents see themselves in school or work settings. There are separate child and adult forms available. The child form provides norms for children aged 7 to 14 years and the adult form can be used with individuals aged 13 and above. The TSCS-2 can be administered with individuals or groups and administration takes 10-20 minutes.