TalkBank

RHDBank

This page provides information about the Unfamiliar Objects Task (see Minga et al., 2021). The materials are configured to permit several different administration scenarios. Use whatever administration option works best for your situation and your participants.

1. Teletesting using the RHDBank website

In this scenario, the investigator and the participant are engaged in a teletesting meeting through Zoom or other videoconferencing software, and the protocol is administered using the RHDBank webiste.

• The session should be recorded for later analysis and transcription.

• The investigator has one desktop window open with the web-based instructions, script, and object pictures.

2. Teletesting using PowerPoint (PPT)

In this scenario, the investigator and the participant are engaged in a teletesting meeting through Zoom or or other videoconferencing software, and the protocol is administered using PowerPoint.

• The session should be recorded for later analysis and transcription.

• The investigator has a desktop window open with the PPT version of the instructions, script, and object pictures.

3. Local Administration

In this scenario, the investigator and the participant are in the same room. The session should be videorecorded for later transcription and analysis. The investigator can download the task instructions, script, and objects here or use any combination of the options above.