1st Edition

BNVR: The Butt Non-Verbal Reasoning Test The Butt Non-Verbal Reasoning Test

By Pamela Butt, Romola Bucks Copyright 2004
46 Pages
by Speechmark

56 Pages
by Speechmark

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... Read more
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

Biography

Butt, Pamela; Bucks, Romola

"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