What tool do you recommend be used to track progress for children with moderate to severe cerebral palsy?
The [Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System for Infants and Children][1] or [The Carolina Curriculum][2] are appropriate assessment tools to use for children with cerebral palsy. [1]: http://www.aepsinteractive.com [2]: http://www.brookespublishing.com/resource-center/screening-and-assessment/the-caroli…
Is ASQ-3 going to be released as a child assessment tool? When will it be ready?
No, there are not any plans to release ASQ-3 as an assessment tool. The developers are currently researching whether the items from ASQ can be combined and expanded into an evaluation tool. But, the developers' work is still in the experimental stage.
What is the difference between a screening tool and an assessment tool?
There are three types of assessments available in the early childhood field—screening assessments, diagnostic assessments, and curriculum-based assessments. Each has a different purpose. A screening assessment is a brief assessment procedure designed to identify children who should receive more intensive evaluation. S…
