• Administer and interpret WIPPSI, WISC tests;
• Ensure the ability of applying personality theory in practice;
• Administer and Interpret the MPACI and MACI;
• Conduct assessments for autism spectrum disorder, applying standardized tools and observation techniques;
• Identify and interpret key developmental and behavioral indicators;
• Share assessment findings and contribute to the development of comprehensive intervention plans;
• Apply psychoanalytical concepts in the interpretation of personality assessment results;
• Administer, score and interpret results from personality assessments.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the key principles underlying psychoanalytic, humanistic, trait, social-cognitive, biological and behavioral theories of personality;
• Outline the theory and practice of Weschler Cognitive tests;
• Identify and describe the main personality theories;
• Describe Projective and Objective personality assessments;
• Describe the theory and use of the MPACI and MACI;
• List and explain the different types of autism assessment tests;
• Compare and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different theoretical approaches to understanding personality;
• Understand the ethical considerations involved in personality assessment, such as confidentiality and consent.

• administer the WPPSI and WISC effectively; maintaining rapport, taking into consideration situational and personality variables (when and where applicable);
• Construct an informed perspective on the formation of personality and its application to practice;
• Apply the MPACI and the MACI therapeutic/intervention purposes;
• Apply the SRS, CARS, GARS and Vineland tests;
• Develop strategies to support children and adoloscents in managing these challenges;
• Integrate concepts from multiple theoratical perspectives to provide a comprehensive assessment of personality.

This module will be assessed through: Practical Assignment and Reflective Task.

Core Reading List

• Wechsler, D. (1989). Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Manual.
• Wechsler, D. (1954). Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Manual.
• Milon, T., Tringone, R., Millon, C. and Grossman, S. (2005). Millon Pre-Adolescent Clinical Inventory Manual. UK:Pearson.
• Peck, D. and Whitlow, D. (2019) Approaches to Personality Theory. London: Routledge.
• Weiner, I.B., Greene, R.L. (2017). Handbook of Personality Assessment. New Jersey: Wiley
• Kroncke, A., Willard, M., Huckabee, H. (2016) Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Springer Ltd.
• Matson, J. (2016) Handbook of Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Springer LTd.