VSAD : A new battery for the evaluation of Visuo-Spatial Abilities in Deafness
(2013) 5th. IONS PhD Sudent Day — Location: UCL, Bruxelles (Belgique) (18.November.2013)
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- People that are deaf or are hard of hearing particularly rely on visuospatial perceptual and action abilities, not least for communication using sign language. Unfortunately, hearing loss can lead to vestibular function deficits that may impact cognitive and visuospatial behaviors. In this poster, we will present a new battery of tests for the evaluation of visuo-spatial abilities in deafness (the VSAD). The VSAD will use computerized tests presented on a WACOM tablet, developed with DiagnoseIS software (Metrisquare Company). The main functions that we propose to evaluate with this battery include visual perception, selective visual attention, visuospatial working memory, mental rotation and reproductive abilities (two dimensions). Each test, as well as the computerized system will be explained. We propose that the use of new computerized technology for the tests will allow greater precision and reduced variance in the different measures, as well as additional dependent variables such as reaction time and response efficiency, not possible in traditional paper and pencil tests. In addition, the simplification of the tasks (recording and automatic correction of the data), will improve contact between the patient and the practitioner, and provide more time to the practitioner for listening to the patient, and qualitatively understanding the patients various difficulties. The test will also provide economic savings (with time in report writing, and increasing the ability of the clinician to handle more evaluations).
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Lacroix, E., Deggouj, N., & Edwards, M. (2013). VSAD : A new battery for the evaluation of Visuo-Spatial Abilities in Deafness. 5th. IONS PhD Sudent Day, UCL, Bruxelles (Belgique). https://hdl.handle.net/2078.5/215732