In this video module, Cate introduces the child being evaluated for this case study and begins the evaluation by using a variety of materials available on LEADERSproject.org. Read More
Category: Assessment and Evaluation
Evaluation is the process of identifying the presence of a disability and eligibility for special education and related services. Assessment is planning interventions, including IEPs and the extent of services, based on the strengths and needs of an individual with a disability.
Critical Questions for the Parent Interview Part 2 (DDPE Playlist: Module 3)
In this third video module, Cate continues on with the critical questions that need to be answered during the parent interview.
Critical Questions for the Parent Interview Part 1 (DDPE Playlist: Module 2)
As evaluators, we should look to the parent in these interviews as the expert in their child’s development, over time and in various contexts, to give us critical information leading to a differential diagnosis. In this second module, Cate reviews the critical questions that should be asked of the parent during an evaluation and begins the first part of the interview with Alex’s mother.
Why an Accurate Differential Diagnosis Matters (DDPE Playlist: Module 1)
In this module, Cate introduces the DDPE module series by discussing why it is so important to get an accurate diagnosis. She does so by demonstrating a real-life evaluation step by step.
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Model Eval: Psych Evaluation 2;9- Autism Spectrum Disorder
ModelPsychEval-29AutismSpectrumDisorder.pdf
This evaluation was done by David Usdan, PhD for a 2-9 month old boy diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Read More
Understanding Assessment: The Critical Questions
THECRITICALQUESTIONShandoutFinalCopy.pdf
Dr. Catherine Crowley developed these questions over the course of her clinical practice. She has found them to be the most effective and valid pieces of information needed by the evaluator in order to distinguish language difference from disorder, especially in culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Read More
SLAM Subway Picture (School-age Language Assessment Measure)
This language elicitation card and questions were designed as a tool to be used in assessing language for preschool and elementary school aged children.
SLAM Lost Cellphone (School-age Language Assessment Measures)
This set of language elicitation cards and questions was designed as a tool to be used in assessing language for junior high and high school aged children. Read More
