Group Perceptual Screening At First Grade Level

Abstract

Problems with expense and lack of trained people to individually screen young children for perceptual difficulties discourage school administrators from starting remedial programs. A screening instrument is suggested which relies upon figure copying ability scored on a reasonably objective scale. Initial use appears to support its value as a helpful tool.

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