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About
I am a psychologist who is partnering with several psychological testing companies to provide community sample data to contribute to the development of different cognitive, psychological, academic, and behavioral tests. This means that I have access to new tests as they are being developed and work with the community to increase representation of different children and adults in the testing process to make sure that tests represent all groups.
This is an ongoing optional project that depends on the tests available, my skills, and the people that participate.
These tests are commonly used in school, medical, and workplace settings to help identify strengths and support needs including:
Learning disabilities: reading, writing, math
Developmental delays
Problem solving skills
Academic/Education skills
Behaviors, and behavior concerns
Emotional and mental health functioning
Life skills
Personality traits/skills
Language and communication
You or your child may have taken previous versions of some of these tests.
Assessment Types:
Assessment Types:
Learning disabilities: reading, writing, math
Developmental delays
Problem solving skills
Academic/Education skills
Behaviors, and behavior concerns
Emotional and mental health functioning
Life skills
Personality traits/skills
Language and communication
Compensation Ranges:
Compensation Ranges:
Self or Caregiver Questionnaires - $10-$50
Teacher Questionnaires - $10-$50
Interview with Clinician - $10-$100
Administration of standardized testing - $99-$200
What is a Community Sample?
What is a Community Sample?
A community sample is the participation of individuals within the general public to help build standards that reflect average everyday people.
Testing has previously been focused on formal research programs, limiting access for different groups
Previous tests have demonstrated bias in results due to limited diversity in sample
Most tests reflected the patterns of Caucasian Men with middle to upper class backgrounds
Test developers are intentionally expanding the research program to increase inclusion of different communities across geographical regions, socioeconomic status, cultural backgrounds, and medical/behavioral populations.
Why should my child or I participate?
Why should my child or I participate?
Many adults and families are frustrated with current testing and how it matches the strengths of their child. Participating in community field research has many benefits for the individual and community:
Research testing provides low-stakes opportunities for testing to help with increasing exposure to testing sessions in a way that can reduce anxiety and stress related to standardized testing
Individuals can help to ensure that their communities are represented in the development of these tests to make resources more accessible to their communities
Participants can provide direct feedback to the developers of the tests regarding their experiences, concerns, and recommendations.
Who can participate?
Who can participate?
Children - Puzzles, activities, and questions
Adults - Puzzles, activities, questions
Parents - Interviews, questionnaires
Teachers - Interviews, questionnaires
Virtual and In person options depending on assessment
Application and Contact Information
Application and Contact Information
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