Assessment

Question 1

Assessment battery

Answer 1

Clinical interviews, eg structured (takes a lot of time)

Behavioral observations (for structured have to be trained, takes time)

Tests of intellectual functioning (IQ tests eg)

Behavior rating scales (lot of questions to compare to norms. NEVER diagnose only based on this)

Laboratory tasks.

Question 2

Case conceptualization

Answer 2

Clear description of type of problems and their potential causes

Question 3

Meta-systems approach

Answer 3

Understanding of various systems involved with the child and family are considered in a case conceptuatlization

Question 4

Evidence based approach

Answer 4

Assessment process is one in which the clinician engages in hypothesis testing and arrives at conclusions that inform interventions based on the data collected during evaluation.

Question 5

Assessment obligations

Answer 5

Ensure they have appropriate training for the method

Consider clients background in interpreting results

Receive informed consent before assessment

Consider whom assessment feedback should be provided

Take appropriate steps to maintain confidentiality

Obtain releases to provide information from assessment to outside parties.