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Contact:
Peggy Wright, M.S. CRC
(503) 288-6503
pwright@depaulindustries.com |
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DePaul Vocational Evaluations
The vocational evaluation is a systematic
process of using simulated and real work tasks to assess vocational
potential for working in a small parts assembly/packaging type of job.
The assessment tools evaluate upper body small and gross motor dexterity
skills, as well as document work behaviors. The vocational evaluation
lasts for one week, four hours a day.
Identify the appropriate vocational goal
for your client
During the one-week evaluation period, a
client is involved in a number of diagnostic and simulated assessment
tools to evaluate specific skills and identify work behaviors. The
diagnostics that are administered include:
Achievement Tests
- Adult Basic Education
tests: assess math, grammar, reading
comprehension, and writing skills
Logical Reasoning Tasks
- Wooden Model and
Circuit Board Assembly Task: measures ability
to use visual comprehension skills to accurately assemble parts
Dexterity Tests
- Purdue Pegboard and
Crawford Small Parts: assesses fine and
fingertip dexterities along with eye-hand coordination skills
Valpar Work Samples
- Valpar #4 - Upper
Extremity Range of Motion: measures range of
motion of shoulder, upper arm, forearm, elbow, wrist and hand
- Valpar #6 –
Independent Problem Solving: measures ability
to perform work tasks requiring visual comprehension and accurately
selecting a series of colored geometric shapes
- Valpar #9 – Whole
Body Range of Motion: measures gross motor
movement of the back, arms, hands, legs, and fingers
"Real" Work Task
- Spring Lock Assembly:
measures ability to perform an assembly task
requiring repetitive physical manipulation for an extended period of
time
Additional Assessments
- Work Behaviors:
observe and report workplace behaviors, such
as following instructions, frustration tolerance, stamina,
communication skills, supervision needs, attendance, and punctuality
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