Indirect Assessments
An indirect assessment is the first step in not only developing an individualized plan for the learner, but it is also where the therapeutic relationship between the parent/caregiver and instructor begins. This step is important - it provides the parents/caregivers a chance to voice their concerns about their child's skill level and observed behaviours, as well as, provide some insight on what goals they would like incorporated into the program plan.
Direct Assessments
Once the initial indirect assessment(s) are complete, the next step is to conduct a direct assessment. A direct assessment involves using skill- and/or age-appropriate assessments to directly test which skills currently exist in a learner's repertoire and which ones need a little more support developing. Moreover, direct assessments need not only test a skill level, but they also assess learner's preferences that can be later used to increase motivation to learn and can be used to determine why a behaviour is happening.
Program Plans
Once the assessments are complete, an individualized program plan (IPP) is created that includes: assessment results, goals selected from the assessments, and individualized skill acquisition and behavior plans.
Nothing is done without your written consent. All programs are thoroughly explained, questions are encouraged, and modifications are continuously made as skills are acquired.
Additional Assessments We May Use:
✔️VB-MAPP
✔️ABLLS
✔️Jasper
✔️Motas
✔️AFLS
✔️EFLS
✔️And More