Education

Question 1

Factors to consider in assessment process

Answer 1

• the school
• environment
• professional team
• child/student - from assessment to intervention

Question 2

Characteristics of the school

Answer 2

• type of school
• curriculum
• policies
• type of classes available
• language of teaching and learning
• number of children in school
• environment
• financial position
• geographical area
• activities
• phase of education

Question 3

Characteristics of the environment

Answer 3

The learning environment 
- infrastructure 
- resources 
- adaptations
- classroom environment: structuring of tables, computers or other asssstive technology and visual adaptations
Classroom activities
- academic activities
- non academic activities 
- what task support is needed?
- how does the child perform in these activities?
- personal care activities
- transportation to and from school
Mobility within school environment

Question 4

Characteristics of the professional team

Answer 4

• governing bodies
• teachers
• class assistants
• ot, speech therapist, physio, dietician
• psychologist, medical doctor, nurses
• remedial teachers

Question 5

Characteristics of parents

Answer 5

• expectations
• involvement/ responsibility
• contribution
• attending of team meetings
• communication
• progress
• medical update/ medication or precautions