Test Day

On the day of your ASLPI evaluation, please dress appropriately. To make your video recorded interview visually comfortable to evaluate, wear plain solid color clothing that contrasts with your skin tone (i.e., darker background with lighter skin tones and lighter background with darker skin tones). Do not wear any upper body garments that are red or that contain print or plaid designs. We also ask that you refrain from wearing any visual distractions such as dangling earrings, bracelets, or rings on every finger. These can interfere with clear signing.

When you enter the testing room, your interviewer will provide you with instructions. Adjustments will be made for proper lighting and camera positioning. If you have not previously taken the ASLPI, please feel free to ask questions before the interview begins.

The ASLPI takes 20-30 minutes. Your interviewer will ask questions designed to maximize your use of ASL. Ask for repetition or request clarification as needed. An array of topics are discussed during each interview, none of which are asked to test your knowledge. Remember that the purpose of the interview is to capture your highest ASL proficiency. The topics discussed are simply a means for capturing that.