Assessment of imagery abilities in children and young people

Imagery in adults has been widely researched (Dance et al., 2021); however, imagery research in children remains limited. To date, no study has investigated the prevalence and developmental trajectory of aphantasia in children. In adults, approximately 1-3% report the absence of visual imagery (Dance et al., 2022; Pearson, 2019; Zeman et al., 2010). There is a lack of adequate assessment tools to address research questions concerning imagery in children and its effects across different modalities, such as academic skills. Therefore, this review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of existing imagery assessment tools for children across all modalities.