Pillar 02 · Assess
Assessment systems built on clinical reasoning.
Frameworks and tools that help occupational therapists move beyond checklists — and toward evaluations that meaningfully guide intervention.
VPA™ Framework
The Visual Performance Assessment — the flagship framework of Visual Minds Learning.
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VPA™ FAST SCREEN
Free 3–5 minute interactive screener aligned to the VPA™ five-domain model. For OTs, teachers, and vision professionals.
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Pre-K Quick Vision Screen
Free 2-minute observation checklist for ages 3–4. Pre-literacy cues across the five-level framework — routes to referral or activity guidance.
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Handwriting Sample Analysis
Photograph a writing sample and get a structured observation checklist, possible contributing factors, and the next assessment steps. Sign-in required — observations only, never a score or diagnosis.
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Clinical Reasoning
Structured approaches to assessment interpretation and decision making.
Assessment Tools
Templates and instruments supporting daily clinical practice.
Documentation Systems
Frameworks that improve clarity, defensibility, and reimbursement.
Grounded in Research
VML programs are grounded in Jeff Foster's doctoral research on inclusive education, teacher and OT competencies in visual performance, and Universal Design for Learning, informed by IDEA, ESEA, and current evidence on collaborative practice.