What needs to be clarified
The task is to check the grounds for interpreting disturbed movement coordination, distinguishing observed features from their interpretation. The assessment must consider the suitability of each item and whether the grounds for the proposed conclusion can be checked.
Materials to prepare
- Complete report with illustrated handwriting sections
- Questioned original and verified comparable samples
- Information on support and known writing conditions
What to compare
Compare locations of slowing, stops and angularity with letter construction and connections; check the same features in verified samples, considering copying quality separately. Every significant feature is linked to a specific part of the material. Similarities and differences are assessed together, considering alternative explanations and the limitations of the examination method.
Possible outcome of the analysis
A possible deliverable is a review of coordination-feature assessment, with verifiable examples and reasons for the assessment. Unresolved questions and additional examinations needed are stated separately, without promising an answer in advance.
Limits of the conclusions
Stroke tremor cannot establish a medical diagnosis. Conclusions are confined to the examined items and stated conditions; insufficient features require an explicit finding that the relevant question cannot be resolved.