VMI

Question 1

Whats is the VMI?

Answer 1

Visual Motor Integration test or “Beery”

Integrates visual and motor abilities

ID children who may need special assistance

Question 2

How does the test work?

Answer 2

27 geometric shapes - must copy/draw

Test of visual perception (no motor skills required - match)

Test of motor coordination (trace)

Fine motor coordination

Question 3

What domains does it test?

Answer 3

Visual motor integration

Visual perception

Motor coordination

Question 4

Population

Answer 4

3 - adult

18 item version for children 3 to 7

Question 5

How long does it take?

Answer 5

15-20 min

Question 6

What does the VMI determine?

Answer 6

Eligibility services and effectiveness of intervention
Appropriate referrals

Indicative of school readiness

Question 7

Advantages of VMI?

Answer 7

Reduces cultural bias (geometric shapes)

Well researched and has been used extensively

Question 8

Disadvantages of VMI?

Answer 8

Tedious to score

Visual acuity problems must be ruled out

Tends to underestimate skill level of children

Can be a difficult test for children with attention problems

Question 9

How do you score the Beery?

Answer 9

Score 1-5 for e/ drawing
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Question 10

How do you score the Beery?

Answer 10

Score 1-5 for e/ drawing
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