Psychological Evaluation of the Developmentally and Physically Disabled
Vincent B. Van Hasselt, Michel Hersen
Psychological Evaluation of the Developmentally and Physically Disabled
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Vincent B. Van Hasselt, Michel Hersen
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The classroom buzzes with excitement, but today is different — a young student faces challenges no one else sees. As the psychologist watches closely, every reaction and smile could unlock a secret about how to help. But what happens when the answers are harder to find than anyone expected?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the psychological evaluation of children with developmental and physical disabilities, focusing on identifying both challenges and strengths to guide effective interventions. It is appropriate for middle-grade readers and introduces complex topics about disability, education, and therapeutic approaches in an accessible way. Parents should note that the book discusses specialized psychological assessments and legal initiatives related to education for disabled children.
Why we rated Psychological Evaluation of the Developmentally and Physically Disabled 12MT
Psychological Evaluation of the Developmentally and Physically Disabled is written at a Level 7 reading level across 358 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Psychological Evaluation of the Developmentally and Physically Disabled works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Psychological Evaluation of the Developmentally and Physically Disabled as 12MT ("Moderate — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Psychological Evaluation of the Developmentally and Physically Disabled explores children with disabilities, developmental psychology, psychometrics, education, and social justice — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about children with disabilities, developmental psychology, psychometrics.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12MT — Moderate — ThematicLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780306425141
- Pages
- 358
- Publisher
- Springer
- Published
- 1987
- Type
- Nonfiction