"Childhood Hand That Disturbs" Projective Test
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drawing Test

The "Childhood Hand that Disturbs" (CHaD) is a clinical tool that is applicable to young and old. It is a free drawing test, and one that taps one of the most highly symbolic parts of the body - the hand. The ChaD has been tested on normal and pathological individuals for over ten years.

The "Childhood Hand that Disturbs" (CHaD) is a clinical tool that is applicable to young and old. It is a complement to traditional batteries such as the Rorschach and Draw-a-Family, and self-assessment questionnaires. It is a free drawing test, and one that taps one of the most highly symbolic parts of the body - the hand. The ChaD has been tested on normal and pathological individuals for over ten years. Guidelines can now be set down for administration, testing and interpretation. Obviously, a projective test can never be more sensitive than the professional who uses it, but it is Davido's intention that the theoretical underpinnings and her presentations of case studies along with the drawings should help other practitioners deal better with the needs of their patients.

The Development of the CHaD
The Meaning of the CHaD, Case Histories
Clinical Interpretation of the CHaD
Issues and Perspectives.