1. Test of Nonverbal Intelligence (TONI-3)
Presented by : Kim Miesen and Amy Schofield

2. Test of Nonverbal Intelligence
Complete Test Kit includes:
Manual, Picture Book, 50 Form A Answer Sheets, 50 Form B Answer Sheets
Price: $256.00
Written by Linda Brown, Rita Sherbenou, and Susan Johnson
Published by Pro-Ed
Publisher information:
8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX 78757

3. Theoretical Basis
Measures general intelligence targeting abstract reasoning and problem solving
Estimates intellectual competence by evaluating an individual’s skill solving novel abstract/figural problems
Follows well-known and researched theoretical models of intelligence
Examples: Spearman (g-factor), Piaget (organization, assimilation, accommodation)

4. Rationale
Developed due to need of an intelligence test that is not heavily loaded with:
Linguistic Elements
Motoric Elements
Cultural Elements
Insures results are not tainted by impaired language skills, poor English, or impaired motor abilities

5. Administration Information
Subject age range: 6-0 to years
Test evaluates skills and assesses progress of those suffering from strokes, aphasia, CP, LD, Alzheimer’s, TBI
Disorders include cognition, memory, and language
Also suitable for non-English speakers and individuals who are Deaf
Testing Time: Approximately 15 minutes
test is not timed

6. Procedures Select from equivalent test forms A or B
Greet individual and explain purpose of test using cited explanation
“ The TONI-3 will help us find out how you solve puzzles and other problems.”
Test is administered using pantomimed directions
A ceiling is reached when the subject has made 3 errors in 5 consecutive items

7. Scoring A correct response is given one point
An incorrect response is given zero points
Add up raw score
Convert to standard quotient and percentile rank using appendix of manual

8. Clinical Strengths Two test forms useful for pre-/post-test measures
Easy to administer and score
Can be used with culturally diverse individuals and those with extremely limited receptive and expressive language

9. Clinical Weaknesses Specific measurement
Cannot be used alone to determine need for services
Doesn’t provide guidance for intervention planning

10. Cognitive Communication
Attention
Memory
Problem solving
Abstract reasoning
Organization

11. Case Study Kenny Loew Age: 10:1 Sustained a TBI after he crashed
his dirt bike 4 weeks ago
Profound speech and language deficit
Possible problem solving, memory, and abstract reasoning delays

12. Purpose of Assessment
To determine if Kenny’s language disorder is the primary contributor to his below average scores on achievement and language-based aptitude
To further investigate Kenny’s higher-level functioning capabilities without the use of language
To assist in determining services needed when Kenny returns to school

13. Results Kenny’s raw score: 3 Standard Quotient: 68
He scored in the 2nd percentile
Characterized as “poor” to “very poor” on abstracting reasoning and problem solving abilities

14. Impact on Kenny’s Life Social Aspects: Academic Aspects:
Peer interaction
Response and reaction to daily interactions
Academic Aspects:
Math, reading, and science
Organization
Quality of Life:
Adjustment to disorder
Compensatory strategies

15. Intervention
When Kenny returns to school, the SLP will conduct an environmental assessment including interviews and observations to further determine his individual needs
Intervention will focus on functional problem solving strategies in addition to other speech and language interventions
Examples: asking for help, understanding need for assistance

16. Intervention
During speech-language sessions, Kenny will be provided supportive strategies
Examples: role-playing, picture cards, and curriculum-based resources

17. Goals and Objectives Long-term Goal: Short-term Objectives:
Kenny will use strategies effectively to compensate for problem solving difficulties.
Short-term Objectives:
#1: With moderate assistance, Kenny will correctly identify problem-solving strategies modeled by the clinician with 70% accuracy.
#2: With moderate assistance, Kenny will identify single and multiple causes of problems during role playing activities with 70% accuracy.

18. Any Questions??