BNVR: The Butt Non-Verbal Reasoning Test: The Butt Non-Verbal Reasoning Test / Edition 1

by Pamela Butt, Romola Bucks

Overview

The BNVR Test is a unique non-linguistic approach for identifying whether a cognitive (problem-solving) deficit as well as a linguistic deficit exists in individuals with acquired aphasia. Recognising cognitive deficits in terms of problem-solving may be a key factor in understanding why some individuals overcome their communication difficulties better than others. Failure to recognise problem-solving difficulties may lead to unrealistic expectations of therapeutic intervention and thus inappropriate management and goal setting. The BNVR requires the client to solve 10 everyday problems, presented in full-colour photographic format. It is short, requires minimal linguistic input, contains real-life situations and is likely to be suitable for non-English speaking individuals. It will be useful to speech language therapists, occupational therapists and psychologists who need to ascertain whether problem-solving skills are affected and to assist in multi-disciplinary team decision-making in acute and rehabilitation settings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780863884726
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/25/2004
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	56
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.60(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Butt, Pamela; Bucks, Romola

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements, Introduction, CHAPTER 1: Background, CHAPTER 2: The Butt Non-Verbal Reasoning Tests, CHAPTER 3: Collection of Norms, CHAPTER 4: Validity and Reliability, Conclusion, Directions for the Future, Bibliography

Editorial Reviews

"Easy to manipulate, quick to administer, user-friendly, and links well with other tests. Results may inform the decisions of the interdisciplinary team. … A useful test for SLTs, OTs, and psychologists who work with aphasia, and for their students." — RCSLT Bulletin

"This is a useful addition to the range of assessment tools currently available" — Rachel Hemingway, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at the Rehabilitation, Royal Bolton Hospital

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