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Explore research and publications by Dr. Jack A. Naglieri on PASS Theory, ADHD, SLD, the CAS, and related topics in cognitive assessment. Browse foundational and recent work that continues to inform best practices in psychology and education.

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Published in Communiqué, June 2025

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What I Learned Over 50 Years as a School Psychologist

In this reflective article, Dr. Jack Naglieri shares key lessons from his five decades in the field of school psychology. He discusses the evolution of assessment practices, the importance of fairness in testing, and the ongoing need to focus on how students think rather than what they know. Published in Communiqué (June 2025), the piece offers insights from a lifetime dedicated to improving educational equity through better understanding of cognitive processes.

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WISC-V and Wechsler Nonverbal

WISC-V and Wechsler Nonverbal

WISC-V and Wechsler Nonverbal

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ADHD

WISC-V and Wechsler Nonverbal

WISC-V and Wechsler Nonverbal

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Autism and ASRS

WISC-V and Wechsler Nonverbal

Autism and ASRS

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DESSA

Specific Learning Disabilities Identification

Autism and ASRS

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Specific Learning Disabilities Identification

Specific Learning Disabilities Identification

Specific Learning Disabilities Identification

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NNAT

Specific Learning Disabilities Identification

Specific Learning Disabilities Identification

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Equitable Assessment

PASS and Intervention

PASS and Intervention

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PASS and Intervention

PASS and Intervention

PASS and Intervention

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Exercise and PASS

PASS and Intervention

Cross Cultural Studies

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Cross Cultural Studies

Cross Cultural Studies

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CAS

Cross Cultural Studies

PASS and the Brain

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PASS and the Brain

Cross Cultural Studies

PASS and the Brain

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CAS Race, Ethnicity and Gender

CAS Race, Ethnicity and Gender

CAS Race, Ethnicity and Gender

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CAS and Achievement

CAS Race, Ethnicity and Gender

CAS Race, Ethnicity and Gender

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Strategy Papers

CAS Race, Ethnicity and Gender

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WISC-V and Wechsler Nonverbal

Naglieri, J., & Otero, T. (2011). Assessing Diverse Populations With Nonverbal Measures of Ability in a Neuropsychological Context. In Handbook of Pediatric Neuropsychology (pp. 227-234). New York: Springer. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J., & Brunnert, K. (2009). Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability (WNV). In Nonverbal Intelligence Tests (pp. 315-338).​ (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J.A. (2016). Theoretical and Practical Considerations of WISC-V. (pdf)Download

Autism and ASRS

Naglieri, J. A., Chambers, K. M., McGoldrick, K. D., & Goldstein, S. (2018). Psychometric Issues and Current Scales for Assessing Autism Spectrum Disorder. In Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (pp. 26-71). The Guilford Press. (pdf)Download
Goldstein, S., Naglieri, J. A., Rzepa, S., & Williams, K. M. (2012). A National Study of Autistic Symptoms in the General Population of School-Age Children and Those Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Psychology in the Schools, 49 (pdf)Download
Goldstein, S., PhD, & Naglieri, J. A., PhD. (2010). The Autism Spectrum Rating Scales- Development and Clinical Utility. Autism Spectrum News,2(3), 17-41. Retrieved from www.mhnews-autism.org (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J. A., & Chambers, K. M. (2008). Psychometric Issues and Current Scales for Assessing Autism Spectrum Disorder. In Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (pp. 55-90). The Guilford Press.​ (pdf)Download

ADHD

Iseman, J. & Naglieri, J. A. (2011). A Cognitive Strategy Instruction to Improve Math Calculation for Children with ADHD- A Randomized Controlled Study. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 44, 184-195. (pdf)Download
Goldstein, S., & Naglieri, J. A., (2008).The school neuropsychology of ADHD- Theory, assessment, and intervention. Psychology in the Schools, 45, 859-874. (pdf)Download
Goldstein, S., & Naglieri, J.A. (2007). Planning and Attention- What Parents and Teachers Can Do. ​Attention. CHADD- The National Resource of ADHD. (pdf)Download
Goldstein, S. , & Naglieri, J. A. (2006). The role of intellectual processes in the DSM-V diagnosis of ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 10, 3-8. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J. A., Goldstein, S., Delauder, B. Y., & Schwebach, A. (2006). WISC-III and CAS- Which Correlates Higher with Achievement for a Clinical Sample?” School Psychology Quarterly, 21, 62-76. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J. A., Salter, C. J., & Edwards, G. H. (2004). Assessment of ADHD and Reading Disabilities Using the PASS Theory and Cognitive Assessment System. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment.22, 93-105. (pdf)Download
Puhan, G., Das, J. P., & Naglieri, J. A. (2007). Separating Planning and Attention. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 20, 75-83. (pdf)Download
Van Luit, J. E. H., Kroesbergen, E. H., & Naglieri, J. A. (2005). Utility of the PASS Theory and Cognitive Assessment System for Dutch Children With and Without ADHD. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 38, 434-439. (pdf)Download

DESSA

Naglieri, J., Lebuffe, P., & Shapiro, V. (2011). Universal screening for social-emotional competencies- A study of the reliability and validity of the DESSA-mini. Psychology in the Schools, 48(7), 660-671. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J., Goldstein, S., & Lebuffe, P. (2010). Resilience and Impairment- An Exploratory Study of Resilience Factors and Situational Impairment. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 349-356. (pdf)Download

NNAT

Naglieri, J. ( 2020) LETTER TO THE EDITOR Gifted education can be undermined by nature of testing. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, Jack A. "Traditional IQ- 100 Years of Misconception and Its Relationship to Minority Representation in Gifted Programs." Alternative Assessments with Gifted and Talented Students. By Joyce VanTassel-Baska. Waco, TX- Prufrock, 2008. 67-88. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, Jack A., and Donna Y. Ford (2015) Misconceptions About the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test- A Commentary of Concerns and Disagreements, Roeper Review, 37-4, 234-240, DOI- 10.1080:02783193.2015.1077497 (pdf)Download
Balboni, G., Naglieri, J., & Cubelli, R. (2010). Concurrent and Predictive Validity of the Raven Progressive Matrices and the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 222-235. (pdf)Download
Rojahn, J., & Naglieri, J. (2006). Developmental gender differences on the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test in a nationally normed sample of 5–17 year olds. Intelligence, 34, 253-260. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J., & Ford, D. (2005). Increasing Minority Children's Participation in Gifted Classes Using the NNAT- Response to Lohman. Gifted Child Quarterly,25-36. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J., Booth, A., & Winsler, A. (2004). Comparison of Hispanic Children With and Without Limited English Proficiency on the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test. Psychological Assessment, 16(1), 81-84. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, Jack A., and Donna Y. Ford. (2003) Addressing Underrepresentation of Gifted Minority Children Using the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT). Gifted Child Quarterly 47.2- 155-60. Print. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J., & Ronning, M. (2000). Comparison of White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian children on the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test. Psychological Assessment, 12(3), 328-334. (pdf)Download

Equitable Assessment

Naglieri, J.A. & Lansdowne, K.A. (2022) Equitable Assessment of Gifted Students... (pdf)Download
Brulles, D. & Naglieri, J.A. (2022) A Social Justice Approach to Developing Equity and Diversity... (pdf)Download

Specific Learning Disabilities Identification

Naglieri, J. A. (2011). The discrepancy/consistency approach to SLD identification using the PASS theory. In D. P. Flanagan & V. C. Alfonso (Eds.), Essentials of psychological assessment. Essentials of specific learning disability identification (pp. 145-172). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, Jack A. "The Discrepancy:Consistency Approach to SLD Identification Using PASS Theory." Es (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J.A., Goldstein, S. (2011). Assessment of Cognitive and Neuropsychological Processes In J.A. Naglieri, S. Goldstein & DeVries, M. (Eds.), Learning and Attention Disorders in Adolescence and Adulthood: Assessment and Treatment, Second Edition (137-159). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (pdf)Download
Hale, J. B., Kaufman, A., Naglieri, J. A. and Kavale, K. A. (2006), Implementation of IDEA- Integrating response to intervention and cognitive assessment methods. Psychol. Schs., 43- 753–770. doi-10.1002:pits.20186 (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J.A. (2003). Current Advances in Assessment and Intervention for Children with Learning Disabilities. Identification and Assessment Advances in Learning and Behavioral Disabilities. 16, 163-190. (pdf)Download
Johnson, J.A., Bardos, A.N., & Tayebi, K.A. (2003). Discriminant Validity of the Cognitive Assessment System for Students with Written Expression Disabilities. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 21, 180-195. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J. A. (2002). Best Practices in Interventions for School Psychologists: A Cognitive Approach to Problem Solving. In A. Thomas & J. Grimes (Eds.), Best practices in school psychology IV, 1373-1392. Washington, DC: National Association of School Psychologists. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J.A. (2000). Can Profile Analysis of Ability Test Scores Work? An Illustration Using the PASS Theory and CAS with an Unselected Cohort. School Psychology Quarterly, 15(4), 419-433. (pdf)Download

PASS and Intervention

Iseman, J.S., & Naglieri, J.A. (2011). A Cognitive Strategy Instruction to Improve Math Calculation for Children With ADHD and LD- A Randomized Controlled Study. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 44(2), 184-195. (pdf)Download
Kroesbergen, E.H., et. al (2010). PASS Processes and Early Mathematics Skills in Dutch and Italian Kindergarteners. journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 1-9. (pdf)Download
Mahapatra, S., Das, J. P., Stack-Cutler, H., & Parrila, R., (2010). Remediating Reading Comprehension Difficulties- A Cognitive Processing Approach', Reading Psychology, (31)5, 428-453. (pdf)Download
Das, J. P., Hayward, D. V., Georgiou, G. K., Janzen, T., & Boora, N. (2008). Comparing the effectiveness of two reading intervention programs for children with reading disabilities. Journal of Cognitive Education and Psychology [online], 7(2), 199-222. (pdf)Download
Winsler, A., Naglieri, J.A., & Manfra, L. (2006). Children’s search strategies and accompanying verb (pdf)Download
Haddad, F.A, et al (2003). Planning Facilitation and Reading Comprehension- Instructional relevance (pdf)Download
Winsler, A., & Naglieri, J.A. (2003). Overt and Convert Verbal Problem-Solving Strategies (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J.A., & Johnson, D. (2000). Effectiveness of a Cognitive Strategy Intervention in Improving Arithmetic Computation Based on the PASS Theory. Journal of Learning Disabilitis, 33(6), 591-597. (pdf)Download
Van Luit., J.E.H., & Naglieri, J.A., (1999). Effectiveness of the MASTER Program for Teaching Special Children Multiplication and Division. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 32(2), 98-107. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J.A., & Gottling, S.H., (1997). Mathematics Instruction and PASS Cognitive Processes- An Intervention Study. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 30(5), 513-520. (pdf)Download

Exercise and PASS

Davis, C.L., et al (2011). Exercise Improves Executive Function and Achievement and Alters Brain Activation in Overweight Children- A Randomized, Controlled Trial. Health Psychology, 20(1), 91-98. (pdf)Download
Tomporowski, P.D., et.al. (2008). Exercise and Children's Intelligence, Cognition, and Academic Achievement. Educ Psychol Rev, 20(2), 111-131. (pdf)Download
Davis, C.L., et al (2007). Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Overweight Children's Cognitive Functioning- A Randomized Controlled Trial. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 78(5), 510-519. (pdf)Download

CROSS CULTURAL STUDIES

Cimino, G., & Foschi, R. (2014). NORTHERNERS VERSUS SOUTHERNERS- Italian Anthropology and Psychology Faced With the “Southern Question”. History of Psychology, 1-14. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J. A., Taddei, S., & Williams, K. M. (2013). Multigroup confirmatory factor analysis of U.S. and Italian childrens performance on the PASS theory of intelligence as measured by the Cognitive Assessment System. Psychological Assessment, 25(1), 157-166. (pdf)Download
D'Amico, A., et al. (2012). Differences in achievement not in intelligence in the north and south of Italy- Comments on Lynn (2010a,2010b). Journal of Psychology and Education, 22(1),182-132. (pdf)Download
Kroesbergen, E.H., et al. (2010). PASS Processes and Early Mathematics Skills in Dutch and Italian Kindergarteners. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 28(6), 585-593. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J.A. (1982) Does the WISC-R Measure Verbal Intelligence for non-English Speaking Children? (pdf)Download

CAS

Georgiou, G. et al. (2020). Examining the relation between PASS cognitive processes. Psychol Schs. 2 (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J. A. (2015). 100 Years of Intelligence Testing: Moving from Traditional IQ to Second-Generation Intelligence Tests. In Handbook of Intelligence: Evolutionary Theory, Historical Perspective, and Current Concepts. New York: Springer Science Business Media. (pdf)Download
Otero, T., Gonzales, L., & Naglieri, J. A. (2012). The Neurocognitive Assessment of Hispanic English-Language Learners With Reading Failure. Applied Neuropsychology- Child, 24-32. (pdf)Download
Goldstein, S., Naglieri, J. A. and DeVries, M. (eds) (2011) Assessment of Cognitive and Neuropsychological Processes, in Learning and Attention Disorders in Adolescence and Adulthood: Assessment and Treatment, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J.A. & Conway, C. (2009) The Cognitive Assessment System. In J.A. Naglieri & S. Goldstein (2009). A Practioner's Guide to Assessment of Intelligence and Achievement (pp. 3-10). New York- Wiley (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J.A., Rojahn, J., & Matto, H. (2007). Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Children's Performance on PASS Cognitive Processes and Achievement. Intelligence, 35(6), 568-579. (pdf)Download
NEW FREE SPEED:FLUENCY SCALE FOR THE CAS2 (pdf)Download

PASS and The Brain

Margolis, A., et al. (2013). Using IQ Discrepancy Scores To Examine the Neural Correlates of Specific Cognitive Abilities. The Journal of Neuroscience, 33(35), 14135-14145. ​​ (pdf)Download
Naglieri, Jack & Otero, Tulio. (2011). Cognitive Assessment System- Redefining intelligence from a neuropsychological perspective. Handbook of pediatric neuropsychology. 320-333. (pdf)Download

CAS RACE, Ethnicity and gender

Otero, T., Gonzales, L. & Naglieri, J.(2012) The Neurocognitive Assessment of Hispanic English-Langu (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J.A., et al (2007). Bilingual Hispanic Children’s Performance on the English and Spanish Versions of the Cognitive Assessment System. School Psychology Quarterly, 22(3), 432-448. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J.A., et al. (2007). Hispanic and non-Hispanic children's performance on PASS cognitive pr (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J.A., et al (2005). Black-White Differences in Cognitive Processing- A Study of the Planning, Attention, Simultaneous, and Successive Theory of intelligence. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 23,146-160.​ (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J.A., & Rojahn, J.R. (2001). Gender Differences in Planning, Attention, Simultaneous, and Successive (PASS) Cognitive Processes and Achievement. Journal of Educational Psychology, 93(2), 430-437. (pdf)Download
Bardos, A.H, Naglieri, J.A., & Prewett, P.H. (1992). Gender Differences on PASS Cognitive Processin (pdf)Download

CAS and ACHIEVEMENT

Best, J. R., Miller, P. H., & Naglieri, J. A. (2011). Relations between executive function and academic achievement from ages 5 to 17 in a large, representative national sample. Learning and Individual Differences, 21(4), 327-336. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J.A., et al. (2006). WISC-III and CAS- Which Correlates Higher with Achievement for a Clinical Sample? School Psychology Quarterly, 21(1), 62-76. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J.A., & Rojahn, Johannes (2004). Construct Validity of the PASS Theory and CAS- Correlations With Achievement. Journal of Educational Psychology, 96(1), 174-181. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J.A., & Bornstein, B.T. (2003). Intelligence and Achievement- Just How Correlated Are They? Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 21, 244-260. (pdf)Download
Naglieri, J.A. (2001). Do Ability and Reading Achievement Correlate? Journal of Learning Disabilities, 34(4), 304-305. (pdf)Download
Van Luit, J.E.H., & Naglieri, J.A. (1999). Effectiveness of the MASTER Program for Teaching Special Children Multiplication and Division. (pdf)Download

Stragety Papers

Winsler, A., Naglieri, J.A., & Manfra, L. (2006). Children's Search Strategies and Accompanying Verbal and Motor Strategic Behavior: Developmental Trends and Relations with Task Performance among Children Age 5 to 17. Cognitive Development. 21(3), 232-248. (pdf)Download

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