Infant/Toddler Assessment Dr. Amy S. Hood

Let’s Review: What’s the difference between screening and assessment?

Guidelines for On-going Assessment of Infants and Toddlers Assessment means working together to learn about the child An assessment should take into account all aspects of development An assessment should give a picture of child in various settings and from many people

Know and understand the sequences and timetables of development Identify the child’s strengths and abilities as well Assessments should feel like HELP Reassessment should occur in familiar settings

Steps to follow during assessment Begin with conversation Listen to what the parent tells you Observe in familiar settings Parents should also observe Specific areas are assessed as necessary Multiple sources of info should be used

Remember DON’T do these things! Don’t separate the child from caregiver Don’t have someone the child is unfamiliar with conduct assessment Don’t limit the assessment to certain areas Remember formal tests/tools should not be the cornerstone of evaluation.

What are some 0-3 specific SCREENING tools? Denver Ages & Stages Questionnaire Brigance Screening Others?

What are some specific 0-3 assessment tools? Brigance Early Learning Accomplishment Profile (E- LAP) High Scope Child Observation Record The Ounce Scale Galileo Creative Curriculum Continuum Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP) The Carolina Curriculum for Infants and toddlers with special needs Growing Birth to Three

Remember there is a difference between on- going assessment and diagnostic assessment

Let’s Look at what states have done around assessment