Testing

Question 1

What is a test of memory, attention, and intelligence, that is useful for the assessment of children who have difficulty with verbal communication from a speech problem, english as a second language, or other neurological problems that prevent normal communication?

Answer 1

Leiter International Performance Scale-Revised (Leiter-R)

Question 2

What ages is the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV) useful for in the assessment of intelligence?

Answer 2

Ages 6 - 16

Question 3

What ages is the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-A) approved for?

Answer 3

Adolescents from 14 yo to 18yo

Question 4

How is the Stroop test administered? What does it measure? What two areas of the brain are involved in completion of the test?

Answer 4

1) Patient looks at a series of words in various colors and names the COLOR of the word, rather than the actual word (the word WORLD written in yellow would be read as YELLOW)

2) Measures executive functioning (specifically, selective attention and processing speed)

3) Anterior cingulate cortex (frontal lobe) and the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (frontal lobe)

Question 5

What test can assess developmental functioning (child’s adaptive/developmental capabilities) in children suspected of ASD/developmental delays? How is it administered?

Answer 5

Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, it is given to the caretaker to report on the child

Question 6

What is the BASC-2? What does it assess for? What can it be helpful for in terms of diagnosis? What does it consist of?

Answer 6

1) Behavior Assessment System for Children
2) Problem behaviors (aggression, hyperactivity, conduct) and problem emotions (depression, anxiety)
3) Conduct disorder, ADHD, depression, or ODD
4) Parent, teacher, and self-ratings (distinguishing feature)

Question 7

What is the test used in children from preschool to 2nd grade and tests their ability to identify colors, letters, numbers, and basic shapes, as well as demonstrating an understanding of sizes and comparisons?

Answer 7

Bracken School Readiness Assessment

Question 8

What test is often used as a shorter alternative to full scale IQ in children who may not have the capacity to complete a full IQ test?

Answer 8

Ammons Quick Test

Question 9

What test assesses a person’s nonverbal intelligence, does not require reading, and can help differentiate between impairments in language comprehension and reading?

Answer 9

Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test