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 as:
- Fair assessment of diverse populations
- Assessment of children with comorbid conditions
- Changes to the CAS2 rating scale and form
- Nuances of the three-tier model
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.
