Webinar Title
From Crayons to Tablets: Digital Assessment in Early Childhood (1.5 CE/CPD)
Date and Time
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 2:00-3:30 pm CDT
Learning Objectives
Following this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Determine the appropriateness of digital versus paper administration of assessment measures based on patient age and presenting concerns.
- Summarize the literature regarding the benefits and limitations of digital assessment administration in early childhood.
- Identify three clinical and training benefits associated with digital test administration.
Abstract
The use of digital assessments (both in-person and remote administration) in psychological practice is growing, with new versions of some measures being offered only via digital administration. However, much of the research has historically been with adult populations. This presentation will examine the appropriateness of digital assessment tools as part of a developmentally informed psychological battery in early childhood (preschool through early elementary). It will highlight emerging research, review the equivalency data for in-person and remote digital assessment for specific measures, and offer practical strategies and recommendations for clinical practice and training.
Bio
Rebecca Lieb, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified child and adolescent clinical psychologist in the Center for Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment (CNaP) at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Lieb’s clinical work focuses on comprehensive clinical assessment of youth with complex neurodevelopmental disorders across the full continuum of abilities. She also serves as the Clinical Access Lead for the Neuropsychology Access Group in CNaP, working to enhance efficiency, quality, and equity in assessment services, with a particular emphasis on advancing digital assessment and streamlined clinical workflows.