Assessments

Question 1

Quick way to detect neurological soft signs (NSS) of possible clinical importance, based on motor coordination / sensory integration abilities

Answer 1

QNST-III (Quick Neurological Screening Test, 2nd ed.)

Question 2

What does the QNST-III look at? How many tests are there?

Answer 2

motor maturity / development, sensory processing, gross/fine muscle control, sense of rate and rhythm, spatial organization, visual/auditory perception, balance/vestibular functions, disorders of attention.
15 Tasks

Question 3

How long does it take to administer the QNST-III?

Answer 3

20 minutes

Question 4

What age group is the QNST-III for?

Answer 4

4 - 80+

Question 5

What does COMPS stand for?

Answer 5

Clinical Observations of Motor and Postural Skills, 2nd ed.

Question 6

What is the purpose of COMPS?

Answer 6

used as a screening tool to ID motor problems with a postural component

Question 7

What is the general test procedures for the COMPS?

Answer 7

examiner describes and demonstrates six items for client to then perform: slow movements, rapid forearm rotation, finger-nose touching, prone extension posture, ATNR, supine flexion posture

Question 8

What age range is the COMPS used for?

Answer 8

5-15

Question 9

How long does it take to administer the COMPS?

Answer 9

15-20 minutes

Question 10

What does BOT-2 stand for?

Answer 10

Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, 2nd ed.

Question 11

What is the general test procedures for the BOT-2?

Answer 11

Comprehensive measure of gross and fine motor skill; Includes 8 subtests (FM precision, FM integration, manual dexterity, upper limb coordination, bilateral coordination, balance, running speed and agility, strength)

Question 12

What age range is the BOT-2 used for?

Answer 12

4-21

Question 13

How long does it take to administer the BOT-2?

Answer 13

Full = 40-60 min; short = 10-15 min

Question 14

What does SIPT stand for?

Answer 14

Sensory Integration and Praxis Test

Question 15

What is the purpose of the SIPT?

Answer 15

Considered the most comprehensive and statistically sound method for measuring sensory integration and praxis.

Question 16

What are the general test procedures for the SIPT?

Answer 16

17 subtests in four main categories (motor-free visual perception, somatosensory, praxis, sensorimotor). Need extensive training to administer

Question 17

Age range for the SIPT?

Answer 17

4 years – 8 years 11 mo

Question 18

Time it takes to administer SIPT?

Answer 18

2 hours

Question 19

What does VMI stand for?

Answer 19

Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration

Question 20

What is the purpose of the VMI?

Answer 20

3-part assessment of Visual Perception, Motor Coordination, and Visual-Motor Integration. The test measures a person’s visual and motor skills in context of fine motor activities and identifies performance issues in these areas.

Question 21

What is the test procedure for the VMI?

Answer 21

Participant copies pre-drawn shapes, identify matching pictures and draw assigned shapes within lines. 2 subtests (VP 3min and MC 5min) are timed.

Question 22

What age range is the VMI used for?

Answer 22

2-99

Question 23

How long does it take to administer the VMI?

Answer 23

5-15 minutes

Question 24

What does DTVP-III stand for?

Answer 24

Developmental Test of Visual Perception, 3rd ed.

Question 25

What is the purpose of the DTVP-III?

Answer 25

assess visual perception and visual motor integration in children

Question 26

What is the general procedure for giving the DTVP-III?

Answer 26

Have the child perform the various subtests using the pencil and the booklet; 5 subtests: eye-hand coordination, copying, figure-ground, visual closure, form constancy

Question 27

What age is the DTVP for?

Answer 27

4yrs - 12yrs 11mos

Question 28

How long does it take to administer the DTVP?

Answer 28

30-60 minutes

Question 29

What does SPM stand for?

Answer 29

Sensory Processing Measure

Question 30

What is the purpose of SPM?

Answer 30

Using 3 integrated rating scales, the SPM measures sensory processing, praxis, and social participation

Question 31

What is the general procedure for giving the SPM?

Answer 31

Test scores social participation, vision, hearing, touch, taste and smell, body awareness, balance and motion, and planning and ideas.

Question 32

What is the age range for the SPM?

Answer 32

5-12

Question 33

What is the length of administration for the SPM?

Answer 33

15-20 minutes

Question 34

What is the purpose of the Sensory Profile?

Answer 34

Measures behavioral responses to everyday sensory experiences and provides info regarding the sensory processing of an individual

Question 35

What is the general testing procedure for the sensory profile?

Answer 35

60 question, self-report questionnaire, quadrant scores for 4 domains: low registration, sensation seeking, sensory sensitivity, and sensation avoiding.

Question 36

What is the age range for the sensory profile?

Answer 36

infant/toddler form, 3 - 10 y.o. form, 11+ form

Question 37

What is the length of administration for the sensory profile?

Answer 37

20-30 min

Question 38

What does ETCH stand for?

Answer 38

Evaluation Tool of Children’s Handwriting

Question 39

What is the purpose of the ETCH?

Answer 39

evaluates the manuscript and cursive handwriting skills of students. It assesses handwriting speed and legibility in writing tasks similar to those required of classroom students.

Question 40

What is the test procedure for the ETCH?

Answer 40

student writes out alphabet (uppercase and lowercase) and the numbers 1-0 (also seen: near-point copying, far-point copying, dictation, sentence composition). Therapist scores according to manual

Question 41

Age range for the ETCH?

Answer 41

Grade 1-6

Question 42

What is the length of administration for the ETCH?

Answer 42

15-25 minutes

Question 43

What does TOP stand for?

Answer 43

Test of Playfulness

Question 44

What is the purpose of the TOP?

Answer 44

Assesses a child’s playfulness based on (1) intrinsic motivation, (2) internal control, (3) freedom from constraints of reality, (4) framing

Question 45

What age is it used for?

Answer 45

3mo.-15 y.

Question 46

What is the general testing procedure for the TOP?

Answer 46

20 observational items, scored 0-3 (extent, intensity, skill)- takes 15-20 minutes