Training in child diagnostic assessment: A survey of clinical psychology graduate programs
Titel:
Training in child diagnostic assessment: A survey of clinical psychology graduate programs
Auteur:
Elbert, Jean C.
Verschenen in:
Journal of clinical child and adolescent psychology
Paginering:
Jaargang 13 (1984) nr. 2 pagina's 122-133
Jaar:
1984
Inhoud:
A survey was designed to obtain data from clinical psychology graduate programs. 107 program directors provided information regarding pre-internship training in child assessment. Questionnaire data pertained to formal coursework and experience in administration of a wide variety of psychological, neuropsychological and psychoeducational tests. Additional information was gathered regarding the requirements for formal graduate coursework related to clinical child psychology. Specific tests were classified into eight general categories of assessment: 1) intellectual functioning, 2) academic achievement, 3) auditory processing/language, 4) auditory-visual processes, 5) perceptual-motor functioning, 6) neuropsychological batteries, 7) personality/emotional functioning and 8) adaptive behavior. It was concluded that current training in child assessment continues to be focused largely on the formal assessment of intelligence and personality, and that training encompasses a comparatively narrow range of test instruments. These findings are discussed in light of increasing demands for clinicians with competence in the specialized assessment of infants, children and adolescents who present with a broad range of handicapping conditions.
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