Comments on: The Full Library of ADHD Tests and Assessments for Related Conditions

By: nancymcghee

nancymcghee — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:07:03 +0000

Disappointed that you include examples of standardized tests and lists of what kinds of observations are made by every profession except OT. You make it sound like OTs are unprofessional, only asking questions and making observations. Here is a partial list of tests OTs use:
Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency
Peabody Developmental Motor Scales
Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration
Sensory Processing Measure
The Sensory Profile
Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT)
Motor-Free Visual Perception Test
Evaluation of Childrens Handwriting (ETCH)
along with clinical observations, parent/teacher interviews, etc

By: alowen

alowen — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 11:11:42 +0000

In reply to drclaudia.

Agree about the Children’s Memory Scale. Also consider the CHAMP (Child and Adolescent Memory Profile), although recognition memory only – not recall. Also consider using the TEA-Ch 2 (Test of Everyday Attention for Children – 2nd Edition), which examines the differences between sustained and selective attention, switching attention and dual task attention. This generates useful information for teachers and parents and children themselves on where their vulnerabilities are and is useful for recommendations for support.

Amanda Owen, Developmental Neuropsychologist

By: drclaudia

drclaudia — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 02:31:36 +0000

The Children’s Memory Scales are outdated. Consider the Test of Memory and Learning-2nd Edition.

Claudia R. McCulloch, Ph.D.