SPANS-X - Short Parallel Assessments of Neuropsychological Status - Extended (SPANS-X) – Hogrefe - Online testing, psychometric test & training providers
Developed directly from clinical experience and an up-to-date review of the literature, the SPANS-X is a brief, yet comprehensive battery that reliably measures seven cognitive, perceptual, and language skills. Sensitive and specific, the assessment deter
Developed directly from clinical experience and an up-to-date review of the literature, the SPANS-X is a brief, yet comprehensive battery that reliably measures seven cognitive, perceptual, and language skills. Sensitive and specific, the assessment determines the presence of deficit accurately and easily, whilst the engaging materials make the test enjoyable for all, including those who may have attentional challenges.The SPANS-X produces seven reliable index scores across 30 subtests, plus a Total Score: Orientation Attention/Concentration Language Memory/Learning Visuo-Motor Performance Efficiency Cognitive FlexibilityFeatures: Now with a norm for every age from 18 to 90 years, calculated using an innovative nonlinear regression process, for precise and accurate interpretation Can also be reliably administered remotely via videoconference or in-person Includes equivalent alternate versions for reliable retest while minimising practice effects Focuses on ‘functional’ everyday skills for real-world application Features simpler administration and new streamlined scoring for quick and accurate results Includes expanded interpretation guidance – including specific guidance for using the measure in different situations (such as assessing mental capacity, testing those with intellectual disability or with yes/no only responding, etc.) Now with new validation studies and updated reliability studiesThe SPANS-X will be of benefit to clinical psychologists working in acute brain injury, older adult memory clinics, health or medical settings, forensic settings, or in the areas of alcohol and drug abuse. Now with extended norms (18 to 90 years), the measure will be particularly valuable to psychologists working with older adults, as well as counselling, forensic, and health psychologists, neuropsychologists, neurological occupational therapists and speech and language therapists working with adults of all ages.How the SPANS-X compares to other tests of neuropsychological status: Applies more recent norms, and a norm per age from 18 to 90 years Includes a greater number of briefer subtests, plus more subtests per index score. This combination delivers more internally reliable index scores and higher levels of engagement SPANS-X can be administered remotely via video call or face to face for greater flexibility Has better alternate-version test-retest reliability across all index scores SPANS-X offers two equivalent versions in one kit for more cost-effective parallel testing Provides a wider variety of observations, including screening for more neurological conditionsQualification level required:The SPANS-X can be used by those in professions outlined above who meet our level 2 requirements. Please see our Test User Qualifications page for guidance.We recommend all users familiarise themselves with SPANS-X, even if they have previous experience in using SPANS and we will be happy to advise current SPANS users. In addition to providing clinical case studies and the evidence base for SPANS-X, Hogrefe can help test users should they have any queries regarding the administration, scoring and interpretation of results – please contact us.
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