Kaufman Short Neurological Assessment Procedure

The Kaufman Short Neurological Procedure is commonly called as K-SNAP. The K-SNAP was developed by Alan S. Kaufman and Nadeen L. Kaufman. The Kaufman contain the another two test such as Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test and Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children. The K-SNAP was formed with the KAIT, K-BIT, and K-FAST. The neuropsychological assessment includes tests which measure neurological functioning and brain-behavior relationships.

The Kaufmans tests are based on Horn and Cattell's formulation of the distinction between fluid and crystallized intelligence. The K- SNAP contains the test of mental functioning appropriate for adolescents and adults having the age group of 11 and 85 years. The K-SNAP provides standard scores across a wide range of ability levels. The K- SNAP is used to measure the mental status and intelligence exams. The K-SNAP takes only 20–30 minutes for the test.

Before the K- SNAP assessment techniques are utilized, appropriate live supervision and live training should be sought and completed. The K-SNAP composite give ups standard scores, percentile ranks, and descriptive categories. The K- SNAP contains the subtest such as mental status, sestalt closure, number recall and four-letter words. The K-SNAP is a relatively easy test to administer.

What are the subtests of K- SNAP?

The K- SNAP contains the subtest such as mental status, sestalt closure, number recall and four-letter words.

• Mental Status - This subtest review the test taker's vigilance, attention, and orientation to the environment.
• Gestalt Closure - This subtest provides an estimation of visual closure and simultaneous process.
• Number Recall - This subtest evaluate sequential processing and short-term auditory memory.
• Four-Letter Words - This subtest measures the test taker's ability to solve problems and make plans.