JACK A. NAGLIERI, PHD, is Research Professor at the University of Virginia, Senior Research Scientist at the Devereux Center for Resilient Children, and Emeritus Professor of Psychology at George Mason University. With J.P. Das, he is well known for the PASS theory of intelligence and its application using the Cognitive Assessment System.

TULIO M. OTERO, PHD, is Associate Professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where he teaches in both the school psychology and clinical psychology programs. He is a practicing school psychologist and consultant with a specialization in clinical neuropsychology, is past president of the Hispanic Neuropsychological Society, and co-author of the Spanish edition of the Cognitive Assessment System, 2nd Edition.

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.

Series Preface xiii
Preface xv
Acknowledgments xix
One Overview 1
Introduction to CAS2 7
Description of the CAS2 Measures 9
CAS2 9
Uses of the CAS2 19
Theoretical Foundation 20
Standardization, Reliability, and Validity 29
Operationalization of PASS Theory in the
Three CAS2 Measures 33
PASS Relationship to Achievement 33
Race and Ethnic Differences 36
Detecting Learning Problems 39
PASS and Academic Interventions 41
Planning Facilitation 42
PREP and COGENT 44
Test Yourself 46
Two Administration and Scoring of the CAS2, CAS2: Brief, and CAS2: Rating Scale 49
Appropriate Testing Conditions 49
Administration of CAS2 61
Scoring the CAS2 71
Administration of CAS2: Brief 81
Scoring the CAS2: Brief 85
Administration of CAS2: Rating Scale 86
Scoring the CAS2: Rating Scale 86
Test Yourself 88
Three Interpretation 93
CAS2 Interpretation 94
Essential Steps for CAS2, CAS2: Brief, and CAS2: Rating Scale 97
Advanced Steps for CAS2 Interpretation 106
Using CAS2 Online 119
Test Yourself 128
Four Assessment of English Language Learners 129
Context for Understanding the Need for Fair Assessment with English Language Learners 129
Understanding Language Development and ELLs 130
The Challenges of ELL Assessment 132
Current Options for Testing ELL Students 134
Case Illustration 141
Test Yourself 145
Five Intervention 147
Jack A. Naglieri and Steven Feifer
Intervention's Essential Components 148
Assessment of Reading 159
CAS2 and Mathematics 164
Test Yourself 179
Six Strengths and Weaknesses of CAS2 181
Theoretical 182
Specific Learning Disability Eligibility 185
Practical Issues 186
Nondiscriminatory Assessment 188
Test Yourself 191
Seven Clinical Applications of the CAS2 193
Specific Learning Disabilities 193
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 211
Autism 229
Traumatic Brain Injury 234
Gifted and Talented Students 240
Intellectual Disability 244
Test Yourself 255
Appendix A CAS2 KTEA-3 Comparisons 257
Appendix B CAS2 and WIAT-III Comparisons 261
Appendix C CAS2 and WJ-IV Achievement Comparisons 265
Appendix D CAS2 and Feifer Assessment of Reading (FAR) 269
Appendix E CAS2 and Feifer Assessment of Math (FAM) 271
Appendix F CAS2 and Bateria III 273
References 277
About the Authors 289
Index 291