Psychological Processing Analyzer 5.6 (PPA)
Created by Milton J. Dehn and Charles Szasz
Published by Schoolhouse Educational Services
Software designed to identify the pattern of strengths and weaknesses (PSW) in achievement and psychological processes
- Statistically analyzes scores from 56 different test batteries
- For use with selective, multi-battery testing of psychological processes
- Analyzes strengths and weaknesses across 13 psychological processes
- Analyzes strengths and weaknesses across 8 SLD achievement areas
- Ideal for identifying the Pattern of Strengths and Weaknesses (PSW)
- Identifies achievement scores that are consistent with processing weaknesses
- Includes report with narrative, graphs, and tables
- Allows unlisted composites and subtests to be entered
- Allows a cognitive ability composite score to be used as the predictor
Psychological Processes Included
- Attention
- Auditory Processing
- Executive Functions
- Fine Motor
- Fluid Reasoning
- Oral Language
- Phonological Processing
- Processing Speed
- Verbal Long-Term Recall
- Verbal Working Memory
- Visual Spatial Long-Term Recall
- Visual-Spatial Processing
- Visual Spatial Working Memory
SLD Achievement Areas Included
- Basic Reading Skills
- Listening Comprehension
- Math Calculation
- Math Problem Solving
- Oral Expression
- Reading Fluency
- Reading Comprehension
- Written Expression
