materials
* tests, record forms, and response sheets
* pencils
* extra paper
manage materials
* placement
* organization
familiarize
conform to administration rules
always present materials from client’s left to right
stimulus books right in front of the client
Establishing Rapport
introductions
* establish eye contact (at eye level also)
* introduce yourself
* explaining the task
* general with some specifics
* what’s in it for the client?
* your goals in the assessment
* break and rest
Allaying Apprehension
get the child to express self ASAP
meet the client where he or she is
address fears and misconceptions
prompt laughter and light environment
set clear limits
Test Administrations
avoid nonverbal cues, unless prescribed by the test manual
avoid immediate feedback to the client regarding responses
conform to test administration rules
be flexible in changing tests used as impressions arise
use timer as need
be persistent when client is unresponsive
* balance between task- and person-oriented stance
* drop the task and build rapport (again) when there is resistance
record responses verbatim
* ask client to slow down as necessary
* clarify as needed
* develop shorthand in recording
do not show scores to the child
score as soon as you can
take note of deviations from standard procedures
the issue of praise
* no praises or incentives during testing
* praise after test battery is completed
stretching tests for special purposes
* giving praise
* testing of limits
* dropping time limits
* giving cues or aids
* administering other items