Work on polyhandicap and the process of cognitive assessment. 
published by Dunod.

This specialized and well-regarded book in the field of severe disability and clinical psychology.

Polyhandicap: process of cognitive assessment by Régine Scelles and Geneviève Petitpierre covers:

* the assessment of cognitive abilities in children and adolescents with polyhandicap;
* communication and expression difficulties in these patients;
* suitable methods of clinical observation;
* tools for psychological and sensori-motor assessment;
* interdisciplinary work between psychologists, educators, doctors and families.  

The book strongly emphasizes:

* the importance of individualized assessments
* ethical approaches ;
* understanding hidden competencies in people with very severe disabilities.  

Used especially in:

* clinical psychology ;
* specialized psychopedagogy ;
* HES health/social in Switzerland ;
* polyhandicap institutions and curative education.