The TVPS-3 measures visual perceptual strengths and weaknesses, and now, just one test covers all of the ages previously covered by the two forms of the earlier tests TVPS-R and TVPS-UL-R. The TVPS-3 also provides new, nationally stratified norms on over 2000 students.

The TVPS-3 utilizes black and white line drawings as stimuli for all of the perceptual tasks.  The test items present a multiple-choice format. Responses can be vocal by saying the letter of the response choice or by pointing to the answer choice. This format is ideal for use with students who may have impairments in motor, speech, hearing, neurological, or cognitive functions.

Ceilings ensure that the more difficult items do not unduly tax younger students, yet enable the examiner to obtain a reliable and accurate measurement of students' abilities at all ages.

By analyzing the subtest score patterns, the examiner makes functional comparisons of the students' abilities, which help provide a basis for planning appropriate remediation. The manual contains an updated review of literature pertaining to the importance of visual perceptual ability to the tasks a student faces in both school and home settings.

A number of professionals may use the TVPS-3: occupational therapists, learning specialists, optometrists, and rehabilitation specialists.