Functional Assessments of Preschool Children: Optimizing Developmental and Family Supports in Early Intervention.

Msall, Michael E.; Tremont, Michelle R.; Ottenbacher, Kenneth J.

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ERIC Number: EJ629475

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Functional Assessments of Preschool Children: Optimizing Developmental and Family Supports in Early Intervention.

Msall, Michael E.; Tremont, Michelle R.; Ottenbacher, Kenneth J.

Infants and Young Children, v14 n1 p46-66 Jul 2001

This article describes the use of measures of functional assessment of essential activities in self-care, mobility, communication, and social cognition in preschool children. An overview of functional assessment is provided, and psychometric properties of the various tests are described. Case studies illustrate the value of using functional assessments. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Disabilities, Evaluation Methods, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Competence, Measures (Individuals), Mobility, Preschool Children, Psychometrics, Self Help Programs, Social Cognition, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Toddlers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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