In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Karen Silberman to talk about the VMAT, the Visual Motor Abilities Test, and why this new digital assessment tool could make life a whole lot easier for school psychologists.

We get into what makes it different, how the automatic scoring works, and why moving away from rulers, protractors, and hand scoring could be such a big shift for the field.

We also talk about the research behind the test, the benefits of updated post-COVID norms, and what is coming next as the tool expands.

This one is practical, future-focused, and full of interesting insight into how technology can actually support better efficiency without losing the data we need to make good decisions for students.

Highlights:

(02:16) - What the VMAT actually is and why it matters

(05:53) - Why visual motor skills were the right place to start

(10:50) - What school psychs are saying after trying it

(15:29) - The next features coming to the VMAT

(17:51) - How this could grow beyond school-age testing

(19:56) - Where to find it and how to try it for free

Links:

Check out the new VMAT: https://www.psymark.ai/

If you are interested in participating in the ongoing standardization, reach out to the VMAT team: https://www.psymark.ai/contact

The information and advice provided are for guidance purposes only, and all listeners are required to follow federal and state law, as well as their school district guidelines and policies.

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