Jack A. Naglieri, Ph.D. is a Research Professor at the University of Virginia and Senior Research Scientist at the Devereux Center for Resilient Children. During his 45 years in the field of school psychology he focused on applied research and the development of psychological and educational tests. He has published 45 tests and rating scales, and more than 250 research papers. Jack authored the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test and the Naglieri Tests of General Ability. He is also well known for his PASS neurocognitive theory as measured with the Cognitive Assessment System-2nd Edition and the instructional handouts the book Helping Children Learn-2nd Edition. He also authored the Autism Spectrum Rating Scale, Comprehensive Executive Function Inventory- Child and Adult, the Devereux Elementary Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA) and the DESSA-mini. Dr. Naglieri has consistently emphasized the role tests play in accurate diagnosis, relevance to classroom intervention and equitable assessment based on sound theory.