What is the research behind the MOST™? The
research study for the MOST™ included 160 children between
the ages of 4;0 to 7;11, across the United States.
What age levels does the MOST™ assess? You
may assess individuals ages 4 and older with the MOST™.
How much time does it take to administer the MOST™?
The MOST™ takes between 15 and 30 minutes
to administer.
How does the MOST™ compare to other
oral sensorimotor tests? The MOST™ does
not compare to any other tests because it is unique in its ability to quantitatively
and qualitatively identify a client's ability to execute specific oral movement
tasks.
Why is it important to assess the oral sensorimotor skills
of clients? It is important to assess a client's oral sensorimotor
skills in order to identify areas of weakness that may contribute to oral-musculature
movement or sensation problems.
How is the MOST™ organized? The
MOST™ includes five sections:
- Section 1: Motor Function Subtest
- Section 2: Sensory Function Subtest
- Section 3: Respiration and Phonation Subtest
- Section 4: Resonance Subtest
- Section 5: Oral and Facial Tone Subtest
Can I use the MOST™ for special
education eligibility purposes? No. Clinicians should use
the MOST™ when they suspect oral-motor sensory deficits may
be impacting a child's communication and/or feeding/swallowing abilities.
Is the MOST™ difficult to administer
and score? No! The MOST™ is simple to
administer and score. In addition to the five subtests, the MOST™
contains a Case History Form which includes an oral structure checklist, a phoneme
and phonological pattern inventory, and parent questions.
Can I preview the MOST™ prior to
purchasing it? Yes. Have the supervisor of your speech and
language department fax a request on company/school letterhead to 1-800-978-7379,
and we will send you a review copy. You may also contact Customer Service at
customerhelp@superduperinc.com or at 1-800-277-8737.
Where can I view sample items and forms for the MOST™? Click here to view
MOST™forms.
Do you offer training to administer the MOST™? Yes!
Click here to learn more.
What will I receive in the MOST™
complete kit? The complete MOST™
kit includes:
- Examiner's Manual
- Test Easel
- 30 Record Forms
- 30 Case History Forms
- All necessary oral-motor supplies to give the test
- Sturdy tote bag
May I purchase any of the components of the MOST™
kit separately? Yes. You may purchase the Supplies Kit, additional
Case History Forms, and additional Record Forms separately.
