The Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting, Second Edition (DASH-2), is a standardized tool that measures the handwriting speed of children and young adults, aged 8 to 25 years. The DASH-2 is designed to identify handwriting difficulties and provide objective data to support intervention planning and educational accommodations. With its research-based norms from the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, the DASH-2 offers reliable insights into the functional handwriting abilities of students, helping professionals better understand individual needs and track progress over time. Featuring five subtests, the DASH-2 assesses handwriting performance across tasks that require varying levels of speed and accuracy, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to enhance their student's handwriting skills
Features:
Comprehensive Handwriting Evaluation: Includes five subtests: Copy Best, Alphabet Writing, Copy Fast, Free Writing, and Graphic Speed each focusing on different aspects of handwriting performance.
Standardized Scores: Provides subtest scaled scores, composite scores, and total score percentile ranks, offering a full profile of a student's handwriting speed.
Normative Data: Collected from over 1,300 children and young adults across the UK and Australia/New Zealand between 2021 and 2023, ensuring reliable benchmarking.
Versatile Administration: Can be used in both individual and group settings, making it adaptable to a variety of educational environments.
Objective Data for Accommodations: Provides the necessary evidence to support applications for special accommodations in educational settings.
Age: 8 to 25 years
What's In The Box
DASH-2 Complete Kit: 1 Examiner Manual 25 Record Forms 1 Set of Stimulus Cards Additional Components
DASH-2 Record Form: 25 Record Forms
DASH-2 Stimulus Cards: 1 Set of DASH-2 Stimulus Cards
DASH-2 Administration and Scoring Manual: 1 DASH-2 Administration and Scoring Manual
How To Use It:
Administration: Each subtest takes between 2 to 10 minutes.
Scoring: Score each subtest by hand using the scoring criteria provided in the Administration and Scoring Manual.
