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…
What should take the place of an ASQ-3 for a 30-month-old with suspected autism that is already receiving multiple therapies through early intervention?
If a child is already receiving therapies through early intervention, use of a screening tool like ASQ-3 is not needed. A curriculum-based assessment tool can be used to determine a child’s current level of functioning, identify goals, and monitor progress. Examples of curriculum-based assessments include the [Assessm…
Can ASQ-3 be used as a curriculum-based assessment?
No, ASQ-3 is not a curriculum-based assessment. A curriculum-based assessment is an observation and recording of a child's performance on a given curriculum as a basis for gathering information to make instructional decisions. ASQ-3 does not measure skills or progress related to a specific curriculum. If you are looki…
