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Making assessments fair using the principles of universal design: The Pediatric Performance Validity Test Suite

Robert Ramkhalawansingh2022-08-08T14:04:57+00:00

What is the Pediatric Performance Validity Test Suite (PdPVTS)? When a youth undergoes any kind of assessment of their cognitive skills or abilities (e.g., tests of intelligence, tests of achievement, or neuropsychological assessment), they are asked to demonstrate the upper limit of their performance. Such tests are commonly known as...

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The critical need to address self-harm during youth ADHD assessment

Sara Rzepa and Joanna Solomon2022-09-27T14:05:50+00:00

Youth with ADHD are at a greater risk of self-harm (Simioni et al., 2017). These behaviors include non-suicidal self-injury (i.e., self-directed, deliberate harm of self in the absence of suicidal intent, such as cutting or burning), as well suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and completed suicide (i.e., direct, self-injurious behavior...

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ADHD at work: Harnessing the power of neurodiversity to build stronger teams

Joanna Solomon2022-06-24T14:00:58+00:00

Courtney is the Digital Marketing Manager here at MHS and has been with the company since 2018. She’s creative, passionate, and has a strong vision for herself, her team, and the work we do. As an organization, MHS is involved in the field of mental health, through the products...

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A review of the DSM-5-TR revisions and impact on MHS assessments

Sara Rzepa, Diane Mangalindan, Klint Fung, Vaunam Venkadasalam2023-01-30T17:53:50+00:00

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) contains descriptions of mental disorders and other psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. The manual was developed for clinical, public health, and research purposes, and the DSM is updated regularly according to new literature and scientific advances. The Diagnostic and Statistical...

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Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder: A discussion with Dr. Sam Goldstein

MHS2022-07-21T14:45:45+00:00

We sat down with Dr. Sam Goldstein, co-author of MHS’ Autism Spectrum Rating Scales™ (ASRS®), to discuss challenges that can arise when diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and emerging trends within the clinical field related to ASD. The interview below has been edited for length and clarity. An ASD diagnosis can...

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How can performance validity testing during assessment help you create a more accurate assessment practice?

MHS2022-03-29T17:39:06+00:00

The necessity of including performance validity measures in neuropsychological evaluations has been understood for some time (Chafetz et al., 2015; Greher & Wodushek, 2017). One cannot draw inferences about brain-behavior relationships unless they are confident the examinee performed to the best of their ability on all assessments. Understanding performance...

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Shaping the future of clinical and education-related assessments

MHS2023-03-13T17:32:23+00:00

Within our Education division, MHS provides the expertise and resources required to help children and adolescents reach their full potential in and beyond the classroom. We work together with our partners to identify and manage psychological and education-related concerns so all students, families, and educators can succeed. Within our Clinical...

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