Overview
The Prevocational Assessment Screen (PAS; Rosinek, 1985) is a direct, standardized screener of motor and perceptual abilities of students with mild disabilities, ages 14–21. Up to five students at a time complete eight modules that assess the following abilities: clerical/verbal (alphabetizing), motor coordination (Etch-A-Sketch maze), clerical/numerical (calculating), finger dexterity (small parts), manual dexterity (pipe assembly), form perception (o-rings), spatial perception (block design), and color perception (color sort). There are two scores derived for each module: an Error score (the number of incorrect items) and a Time score (the amount of time in minutes required to complete the test). Scores are computer-generated. These scores are used to derive percentile scores, which are then correlated to a 5-point rating scale. The rating scale scores are compared to a matrix designed to determine what skills need to be remediated to help the student be successful in a local vocational training program. Appendices provide technical information about the PAS test reliability, norms, and validity. Guidelines and forms for reporting procedures and intake are included. A chart is provided for correlating the PAS aptitudes with job characteristics that are listed in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles and to specific vocational programs.
Summary
Age: 14-21 years
Time to Administer: 1-3 hours
Method of Administration: Individually or group administered, norm-referenced assessment designed to assess motor and perceptual abilities of students with mild disabilities
Yields percentiles for normed comparison purposes
Subscales: Provides Error and Time scores for eight modules: Alphabetizing, Calculating, Finger Dexterity, Manual Dexterity, Form Perception, Spatial Perception, and Color Sort
Autism Related Research
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