Starting up
BrainFx SCREEN
Standardization Sheet
We’re going to begin the registration phase of the SCREEN. What would you like your username and password to be? … Are you interested in accessing your test results from your profile afterwards? … Ok.
If yes → In that case be sure to input a secure e-mail address: that is the e-mail that the report will be sent to at your request.
This is the consent for administering the SCREEN. I need to have your consent before we start the activities. The information in this consent process informs you (1) that the SCREEN is not a diagnostic tool and (2) that the results from the SCREEN are processed through a database that is owned and managed by the creators of the test. This database compares you scores with the other scores so that I can interpret how you did in comparison with the average person. By agreeing, you permit me to administer the SCREEN on you and you allow me to interpret your results. In addition, you permit your scores to be compared with other people’s scores in the Living Brain Bank.
A part of this consent is optional. After you get your results you can choose to donate them to the Living Brain Bank as an anonymous donor. If you choose to donate,
your results aren’t traceable and they will help the test providers increase the accuracy of the Living Brain Bank seeing as you will be one extra person that other test takers will get to compare their results with. In the long term the accumulated data also has the potential to inform future neuroscience research. Please read through both consent forms and ask for clarification on anything that is unclear. Once you have a thorough understanding, decide if you consent to beginning the SCREEN and donating your results and indicate your response on the tablet. Hand client the tablet and stylus. Client reads and signs, clinician initials.
The SCREEN has seven activities that are timed. The timer for each activity will appear in the top right hand corner of the screen for most activities. Point. Even though you know that you’re being timed, please try to be as accurate as possible each time that you respond to questions. Accuracy and time count towards the activity score.
You’ll answer each question by touching, sliding, or tracing the touch screen with your finger or with a stylus when directed. At the beginning of each activity, I’m going to listen to you read the instructions out loud. I’ll then ask you if you understand them, this is to ensure that you are prepared for what you’re asked to do once you press the start button. Some activities will have multiple rounds with a “done” button for you to press after each response: in those situations, be sure to select “done” and then click “next”. If you press done but you want to change your answer, just press “resume” to reactivate the touch screen.
There are no breaks between the activities so if you need to use the washroom it’s best to go now.
These first sets of questions aren’t marked or timed. These questions are interested in how you’re feeling. Are you feeling differently right now to how you generally feel?
Measurements
These are the instructions for the first activity, please read them out loud. … Do you understand the instructions?
If yes → Ok. Point to the top right corner. This is where the timer will appear. The categories are represented using images along the bottom of the screen. There are 4 of them. The items will appear in the middle of the screen one at a time for you to sort.
If no → Explain. Ok. Point to the top right corner. This is where the timer will appear. The categories are represented using images along the bottom of the screen. There are 4 of them. The items will appear in the middle of the screen one at a time for you to sort. Note difficulties.
Slide this item to where it would be stored typically. Choose the best Category.
Slide this item to where it would be stored typically. Choose the best Category.
Please read the instructions and the example for the second activity out loud. … Did you understand the instructions? Point to the green shape. Can you explain why that one is the correct answer? …
If yes → Ok. Point to the top right corner. This is where the timer will appear.
If no → Ok. Point to correct answer. This is the right answer because the b has a neck that is taller than the rest of its body so it needs the taller box. The p has a tail under the rest of its body so it needs a longer box underneath the rest. Point to the top right corner. This is where the timer will appear.
Which shape does this word fit into? Touch the shape to select.
Please read the instructions out loud. … Do you understand?
If yes → Ok. Point to the top right corner. This is where the timer will appear.
If no → Explain. Ok. Point to the top right corner. This is where the timer will appear.
START
Take a good look at this picture. You will need to put it back together. Puzzle breaks.
Put the puzzle back together on the grid on the screen.
Please read the instructions out loud. … Do you understand?
If yes → Ok. Point to the middle-right side of the screen. The keypad will appear in this area for you to type your response. Use its back-arrow to erase the digits.
If no → Explain. Ok. Point to the middle-right side of the screen. The keypad will appear in this area for you to type your response. Use its back-arrow to erase the digits. Make notes.
Use your finger on the keypad to input your response. If you don’t know, press ‘0’.
Press ‘Next’ to move to the next question.
Please read the instructions out loud. … Do you understand?
If yes → Ok. For this activity I encourage you to use the stylus to draw out your route. Point at stylus. Point to the top right corner. This is where the timer will appear.
If no → Explain. Ok. For this activity I encourage you to use the stylus to draw out your route. Point at stylus. Point to the top right corner. This is where the timer will appear. Make notes.
Read instructions on screen. [Round 1]
Follow the street paths and move your stylus along the shortest pathway between each point.
Follow the street paths and move your stylus along the shortest pathway between each point. Be sure to follow the path closely so that it lights up, especially at intersections.
If longer route → Trace the most direct route
If back-tracking → Lift stylus from path and follow it to its last connection. Continue from there.
Please read the instructions out loud. … Do you understand?
If yes → Ok. Point to the top right corner. This is where the timer will appear.
If no → Explain. Ok. Point to the top right corner. This is where the timer will appear.
START
Read instructions on screen. [Round 1] Read instructions on screen. [Round 2]
Restrictions
There are 5 tasks or activities. You need to prioritize them or arrange them in the best order. To move them into order, touch and hold the sentence to drag or slide it into the position you want, holding it there before you release it.
Ok. Please read the instructions out loud. … Do you understand?
If yes → Ok. Point to the top right corner. This is where the timer will appear. The practice round will be 30 seconds long. I’m going to demonstrate the two tasks that you’re going to do first and then you will try.
If no → Explain. Ok. Point to the top right corner. This is where the timer will appear. The practice round will be 30 seconds long. I’m going to demonstrate the two tasks that you’re going to do first and then you will try. Make notes.
Touch the pot. When you see this bar turn red, touch the pot on the stove. Drag finger to the sink. Then you drag it over here to the sink like this. Lift finger from pot. Whenever the bar isn’t red, you’ll be matching the pairs on the screen like this. Match a pair. Now it’s your turn to practice. …
Ok. The actual activity has started. …
You’re all done! Good work. Please pass me the tablet so that I can upload your results.