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School Readiness Assessments
School readiness testing examines pre-academic/readiness skills in reading math, written language. Development tests of fine motor coordination, auditory memory, receptive language and expressive language help determine developmental readiness. An educational specialist can provide parents with useful information to aid in their school readiness decisions. The following standardized tests are used to assist in this process:
- Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT-IV) which assesses receptive language skills. Receptive language is a child’s understanding of what is said to them.
- Slosson Visual Motor Performance Test (SVMPT) which assesses fine motor control (use of a pencil) and the ability to reproduce designs that they see.
- Young Children’s Achievement Test (YCAT) which assesses early academic and pre-academic skills in general knowledge, reading, math, written expression, and spoken language.
The testing is typically completed in two visits to our clinic. The first appointment we schedule is a 1 hour appointment for the child with an educator. The educator will administer standardized tests above as well as complete an informal assessment of ABC knowledge, rhyming, sound blending, and counting. The second appointment is a feedback session for the parent(s). It is a 30 minute appointment to review the results of the readiness assessment. A brief written report will be mailed to the parents within 10 days following the assessment. The fee for this service is $250.00 and due at the time of service.
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