Problem-Solving

Behavioral Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome (BADS)

To assess problem-solving, plan¬ning, and organizational skills over time

Authors: Wilson, B. A., Alderman, N., Burgess, P., Emslie, H., Evans, J. J  Age-Range: Adults
Temporal judgment; ability to change response patterns; problem¬solving; strategizing
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Multiple Errands Test

To assess the executive function that allows an individual to act on their own initiative and to solve problems in a relatively open ended situation

Authors: Shallice, T., Burgess, P. W.  Age-Range:

Maximum Voluntary Efforts Tests (MVE)

Uses client's intra-task consistency as an indication of whether the person has exerted maximal effort

Authors: Hildreth, D.. Breidenbach, W., Lister, G., Hodges, A.  Age-Range:

Movement Assessment Battery for Children (Movement ABC)- formerly known as Test of Motor Imprairment

To assess children's motor skills in children with motor impairments

Authors: Henderson, S. E., Sugden, D. A.  Age-Range:
Looks at Static balance; dynamic balance; manual dexterity; speed of movement; eye-hand coordination; problem-solving skills

Family Assessment Device

Evaluates adaptation to having a child with a head injury

Authors: Epstein, N. B., Baldwin, L. M., Bishop, D. S.  Age-Range: Adults
The instrument concludes 6 dimensions of the family functioning: Problem solving; communication; roles; affective responsiveness; affective involvement; & behavior control. Additionally, a General Functioning Scale assesses overall health pathology. The instrument currently has 60 items (Originally, 53 items). Self-report. ? Availability

Allen Battery

To assess cognitive disability and suggest treatment approach

Authors: Allen, C. K.  Age-Range: All Ages
"The Allen Cognitive Battery consists of several tools for evaluating attention, problem solving, and learning in persons with brain conditions resulting in some cognitive restrictions. The idea of developing a scale to measure global functional abilities of persons with psychiatric disorders was originated over thirty years ago by Claudia Kay Allen, MA, OTR, FAOTA and her colleagues at Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute in Philadelphia" (Taken from here)
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