View the sample assessment, which can be used by parents to monitor their child's mastery of home-care skills and motivation level. The checklist includes seven categories: cleaning, laundry, food preparation, replacing used items, tool use, routine adjustments and maintenence, and nonroutine repairs. Read More
View the sample play skills checklist, which can be used by parents to monitor their child's performance on basic play skills. The checklist includes three play categories: basic play skills, skills for playing alone, and skills for playing with others. Read More
This chapter introduces the concept of special needs planning and discusses considerations for various life stages from early childhood to adulthood. Read More
Read the excerpt and discover what steps can be taken to help transitioning culturally and linguistically diverse (CDL) families and youth with disabilities. Read More
View the sample behavior chart which can be used by parents to monitor their child's behavior on a weekly basis. The chart includes spaces for parents to indicate what behavior is being observed, how often the behavior is being observed, and how their child's behavior is changing over time. Read More
Read the excerpt for in-depth coverage of the needs, emotions, and parenting experiences of fathers of children with autism. A psychologist and father of an adult son with autism, author Dr. Robert Naseef has both personal and professional expertise to share with overwhelmed families Read More
Pave the way for children with disabilities to join the team or the game so that every child in your community has the chance to benefit from sports in your neighborhood. Read More
Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment, Second Edition (TPBA2) is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow process for assessing four critical developmental domains—sensorimotor, emotional and social, communication, and cognitive—through observation of the child's play with family members, peers, and professionals.View the crosswalk to see how the TPBA2 relates to OSEP child outcomes. Read More
Download the sample Social-Emotional Assessment/Evaluation Measure (SEAM) Family Profile form. The SEAM is an assessment that focuses exclusively on social-emotional and behavioral development in young children—and provides meaningful insights to caregivers and families. Read More
Learn the essential facts about The Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes (PICCOLO) with this at-a-glance sheet. Find out the areas assessed, age range of children, sample items and more. Read More
