08 Dec 2025 – All versions of the PPA (11.7) have been updated and are available for download!
Psychological Processing Analyzer 11.7
Pattern of Strengths and Weaknesses (PSW) Assessment
Created by: Milton J. Dehn and Charles Szasz
Published by: Schoolhouse Educational Services
Qualification Level B
| Qualification Level: | B | Click For Qualification Level Information |
Description
The Psychological Processing Analyzer (PPA) is software designed to identify the pattern of strengths and weaknesses (PSW) in achievement and psychological processes.
- Statistically analyzes scores from more than 60 different test batteries
- For use with selective, multi-battery testing of psychological processes
- Analyzes strengths and weaknesses across 14 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
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Orthographic Processing
- 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
The PPA is not compatible with Chromebooks.
Psychological Processing Analyzer Resources
Related PPA Webinar – Using PSW to Determine SLD – Webinar
Format: Recorded Webinar
Presenter: Dr. Milton Dehn
The focus of this workshop is on PSW assessment procedures, with an emphasis on Dehn’s PSW model.
Using PSW to Determine SLD – Webinar
Related PPA Webinar – Update on PSW and the PPA
Format: Recorded Webinar
Presenter: Dr. Milton Dehn
This session discusses what PSW models have in common and the latest trends in using PSW.
Update on PSW and the PPA NASP CEUS Available
Psychological Processing Analyzer 5 Year Multi-Use Licensing Available!
Schoolhouse Educational Services, Inc. offers a prepaid, 5 year site license for both school and non school use.
Please visit our PPA Multi-License page for more information!
Pricing For Psychological Processing Analyzer 11.7
Individual License that includes download, manual, and free updates for two years
