Cognitive, Memory, and Executive Function Skill Assessments

Question 1

Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS)

Answer 1

• observational measure
• assesses quality of performance in completing ADL tasks
• standardized

Question 2

Clinical Dementia Rating

Answer 2

• 5 point scale categorizing levels of dementia
• looks at domains of cognition and functional performance, including memory, orientation, judgment and problem-solving, community affairs, home and hobbies, and personal care
• scale ranges from normal cognition to severe dementia

Question 3

Cognitive Behavioral Driver’s Inventory

Answer 3

• computer-based neurocognitive battery
• validated for people with TBI
• assesses the cognitive and behavioral skills required for driving

Question 4

Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test

Answer 4

• assessment battery looking at five cognitive domains (attention, memory, executive functions, language, and visuospatial skills)
• for adults with neurological impairment
• includes a clock drawing test

Question 5

DriveABLE

Answer 5

• standardized
• assess driver competence
• computer-based assessment as well as on-road evaluation required

Question 6

Porteus Maze Test

Answer 6

• paper-and-pencil tracing activity
• correlated with on-road driving performance
• untimed

Question 7

Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE)

Answer 7

• brief assessment of cognitive functioning

- assesses domains include comprehension, reading, writing, drawing tasks, arithmetic, memory, and orientation

Question 8

Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

Answer 8

• brief assessment of cognitive functioning
• assesses domains of memory recall, visuospatial abilities, and executive function
• includes a clock drawing test

Question 9

Neurobehavioral Cognitive Status Examination

Answer 9

• available in a paper or computer based format
• brief neurocognitive assessment
• assesses domains of consciousness, orientation, attention span, language, constructional ability, memory, calculation, and reasoning and judgment

Question 10

Assessment of Rules of the Road and Road Sign Recognition

Answer 10

• informal

- OT assesses areas of symbolic recognition, reasoning, and judgment pertaining to driving rules and statutes

Question 11

Short Blessed Test (SBT)

Answer 11

• brief 6-item assessment
• identifies cognitive function related to dementia
• assesses domains of memory, orientation, and concentration

Question 12

Trail Making Test, Parts A and B

Answer 12

• paper and pencil assessment

- assesses cognitive flexibility, motor control, perceptual complexity, visual scanning, and executive function

Question 13

Wechsler Digit Symbol Test

Answer 13

• subtest of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised

- assesses visual perception, motor and mental speed, and visual-motor coordination