IV. Technical Considerations
Standardization: ____ Norms ____ Criterion Referenced __X__ Other ________________ Reliability: inter-rater reliability: .82-.97
Validity: all sub-tests except identification of objects varied at a .0001 level of significance. Manual: ____ Excellent ___X_ Adequate ____ Poor
What is (are) the setting/s that you would anticipate using this assessment?
This assessment may be used with individuals with TBI, CVA, and other conditions that may affect the individual’s cognitive abilities.
Summary of strengths and weaknesses: Weakness:
Kit does not hold materials securely, requiring tester to locate and rearrange testing materials before every administration
Research cited to support testing procedures are over 20 years old
Does not assess memory
Scoring is not self-explanatory for some tests
Some errors are not accounted for in the scoring of some tests
Strength:
Takes into account different methods of testing to account for different types of aphasia Covers many different areas of cognition in one assessment.
Activities are relatively interesting and engaging
Test is fairly short. Activities are varied enough to maintain client attention Straight forward score sheet