Results of the THS-R can be used to:
• Identify neurosensory integration problems
• Monitor progress of students with disabilities
• Determine if neurosensory integration difficulties are contributing to students' learning problems
• Guide instructional or rehabilitation practices
Changes to the new edition include:
• Norms extended through age 18 (manuscript and cursive)
• Nationally stratified norms
• Simplified scoring procedures
• Clarified scoring criteria
• Handwriting exemplars that reflect current styles including D'Nealian, Handwriting Without Tears, Universal, and Zaner-Bloser
• Abbreviated administration procedures
• Scoring examples
• Scoring training video
Testing and scoring time is approximately 25 minutes. The Manual now provides guidance on how the THS-R can be used for progress monitoring. Also included is a video tutorial to assist practitioners in the scoring process. Subtest scores are reported as scaled scores and percentile ranks, • and an overall standard score has been added. The THS-R was normed on 1,500 U.S. individuals.
THS-R Practical Guide to Handwriting
Available separately, the reproducible Practical Guide to Handwriting: Cursive and Manuscript provides numerous exercises for students who may be experiencing visual-motor difficulties.
Test Kit Includes:
• Manual
• 15 manuscript test booklets
• 15 cursive test booklets
• 30 Record Forms
• Training Video
