{"product_id":"9781394353217","title":"Essentials of Strength-Based and Neurodiversity Affirming School-Based Evaluations","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEssentials of Psychological Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eEssentials of Strength-Based and Neurodiversity Affirming School-Based Evaluations\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKelsie Reed | Breea Rosas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePsychology \/ Assessment, Testing \u0026amp; Measurement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntegrate strength-based and neurodiversity affirming approaches into school evaluations\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional school psychology training relies on deficit-based models, leaving practitioners without resources to conduct evaluations that reflect student strengths and neurodivergent identities. \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Strength-Based and Neurodiversity Affirming School-Based Evaluations\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book to integrate these two assessment approaches, grounded in positive psychology research and insights from neurodivergent individuals leading the neurodiversity affirming movement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book introduces strength-based tools including the CRI-Youth, CYRM-R, MIGDAS-2, SWAN, Values Youth Survey, and Clifton StrengthsExplorer alongside techniques for neurodiversity affirming interviewing and observations. These evidence-based strategies enable practitioners to create balanced evaluations that are both legally defensible and representative of all students' abilities, promoting positive mental health and academic success. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical methods for shifting from pathology-focused assessment roles to practices that emphasize student strengths, capabilities, and identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance on equity and inclusivity in assessment practices that have historically marginalized students with disabilities in school settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for reimagining special education services to harness strengths identified during the evaluation process for individualized support planning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrameworks for incorporating neurodiversity affirming language and perspectives into psychoeducational reports, recommendations, and team communications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproaches to supporting diverse student populations through inclusive assessment practices that reflect cultural and neurological differences accurately\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for school psychologists seeking to transform their evaluation practices, this book also serves special education teachers, service providers including SLPs, OTs, and LCSWs, special education administrators, and clinical psychologists who conduct or contribute to school-based assessments of neurodivergent youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelsie Reed, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis a nationally certified school psychologist in Maryland and founder of The Strength-Based Collective. She earned her Ph.D. from Loyola University Chicago in 2020 and practices in Prince George's County Public Schools. Dr. Reed co-authored \u003ci\u003eHacking Deficit Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e and supports educational organizations at local, state, and national levels, advancing strength-based practices and educational equity through research, policy, and advocacy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreea Rosas \u003c\/b\u003eis a nationally certified school psychologist and licensed educational psychologist in Los Angeles, practicing full-time in a local school district. She holds an Educational Specialist degree from Central Washington University. Through ND Affirming School Psychologist, Breea offers professional development, consultation, and direct services, teaching school psychologists, service providers, and educators to implement neurodiversity affirming practices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e02 November 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394353217\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46756447781004,"sku":"9781394353217","price":50.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394353217","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}