The psychological examination of the child
Theodore H. Blau
The psychological examination of the child
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Theodore H. Blau
The text is written at a 6th 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 soft ticking of the clock fills the quiet room as a child sits nervously, waiting to share their thoughts. Every question peels back a new layer of feelings and memories, revealing a hidden world inside. Understanding this world can change everything, but it’s only the beginning of the journey.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a detailed look at psychological evaluations designed for children, focusing on understanding both typical and atypical development. It introduces the Basic Psychological Examination, a comprehensive approach to assess a child’s psychological state, making it a useful resource for educators and clinicians. While suited for middle-grade readers interested in psychology, parents should note the book’s clinical tone and technical content.
Why we rated The psychological examination of the child 11MT
The psychological examination of the child is written at a Level 6 reading level across 279 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The psychological examination of the child works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The psychological examination of the child as 11MT ("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, The psychological examination of the child explores psychological evaluation, child development, education, and clinical practice — 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 psychological evaluation, child development, education.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MT — 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0471635596
- Pages
- 279
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Published
- 1991
- Type
- Fiction