| TESTING for VMI |
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Testing for VMI is important. First, if the student (or adult) in fact has a VMI problem, then he or she will be legally entitled to accommodations (see the ACCOMMODATIONS page). Many interventions should be tried once a positive determination has been made (see the INTERVENTIONS page). Additionally, an occupational therapist ("O.T.") may be able to make suggestions that can help the student (or adult) progress. Second, if the student (or adult) does not have a VMI problem, then other causes may be discovered for which options are available. It may simply be a developmental problem which will disappear with time ( see RESEARCH page concerning possible developmental factors). Or it may be something very simple such as a poor grip (an O.T. can help with this). ++++++++++===============++++++++++===============++++++++++========== TESTS: There are simple and fast tests available to determine whether or not a person has VMI difficulties. The most popular tests for VMI include the Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (often referred to as the Beery Test for Visual Motor Integration or the "VMI"); the Revised Test of Visual-Motor Integration ("VMI-R"); and the Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test. Another test is called Rosner's Test of Visual Analysis Skills ("TVAS"). The tests are administered by psychologists, generally by school psychologists in school settings. The test-taker (subject of the test) is asked to copy on paper figures or drawings visually exhibited to the test-taker. These drawings may be squiggles or dots or geometric figures. The test-taker's copies are then graded. Each test has a standardized grading scale to assure reliability. The tests are considered to be valid indicators of VMI. The following website provides clear and concise information concerning VMI testing: http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/beery-buktenica-test |