Preassessment Considerations

Question 1

What are the two fundamental questions before conducting assessment?

Answer 1

First, who has the authority, permission, resources, and skills to complete an assessment and intervene with the client. The second question asks: What records, resources, or data currently exist that shed light on what has been done in the past
to identify, treat, and evaluate the target behavior?

Question 2

Prior to intervention what should be considered?

Answer 2

Causal factors such as medical, educational, historical data including prior interventions.

Question 3

What are the four cornerstones of professional assessment?

Answer 3

Recognize professional limitations, assume responsibility for your work, maintain confidentiality, adhere to professional, administration, and ethical standards.