Here is a rapid and reliable way to identify possible neurological interference in learning. Individually administered to children in grades K--12, the QNST-II assesses 15 areas of neurological integration in approximately 20 minutes. This revision includes the latest research findings concerning the soft neurological signs that may accompany learning disabilities. The test alerts special education professionals to physical problems (in dexterity, visual tracking, spatial orientation, tactile perceptual abilities, and motor skills) that often co-occur with learning disabilities.

    The QNST-II requires the examinee to perform a series of motor tasks adapted from neurological pediatric examinations and from neuropsychological and developmental scales. These nonthreatening tasks sample maturity of motor development, skill in controlling large and small muscles, motor planning and sequencing, sense of rate and rhythm, spatial organization, visual and auditory perceptual skills, balance and cerebellar-vestibular function, and disorders of attention. This revision features clearer instructions, simplified scoring, and a protocol sheet with a handy summary of all subtest scores and classifications as well as the overall score and functional category determination.

    Normative data on more than 1,200 regular classroom students and 1,000 learning-disabled subjects are presented in the Manual. Scores are easily recorded as the test is administered. The QNST-II is an excellent way to screen students for suspected learning disabilities.