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.
Category: Clinical Judgment
Clinical judgment refers to the ability to appropriately asses the presence of a disorder or disability and to determine the appropriate intervention based on clinical experience, clinical research, and information gathered from important informants (e.g., parents, teachers, people in one’s speech community).
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 Baseball Troubles (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
SLAM Dog Comes Home (School-age Language Assessment Measure)
This set of language elicitation cards and questions was designed as a tool to be used in assessing language for preschool and elementary school aged children. Read More
SLAM Bunny Goes to School (School-age Language Assessment Measure)
SLAM Bunny Goes to School Cards.pdf
This set of language elicitation cards and questions was designed as a tool to be used in assessing language for preschool and elementary school aged children.
