Social Validity in Early Childhood (Turan & Meadan) Flashcards
What is the purpose of assessing social validity in early childhood programs?
(Select all that apply)
reveals information about the relevance of an intervention program and outcome
help us to identify target skills and behaviors that are meaningful
helps us to identify target skills and behaviors that are most efficient to teach
reveals information about the acceptability of an intervention program and outcome
reveals information about the relevance of an intervention program and outcome
help us to identify target skills and behaviors that are meaningful
reveals information about the acceptability of an intervention program and outcome
-family involvement
-the child’s independent functioning
-individualization of the intervention
All of the above can be supported by assessing social validity of the _____ of intervention.
goals
Which of the following is reliably true when intervention programs result in notable changes in the desired direction?
The quantity of the change satisfied the community surrounding the child.
The quality of the change satisfied the consumers who are directly influenced.
The outcome of the intervention was in the direction that those providing services had hoped.
The quantity of the change made a difference in the child’s quality of life.
The outcome of the intervention was in the direction that those providing services had hoped.
The time and effort that family members devote to implementing an intervention procedure will likely depend on which of the following?
(Select all that apply)
how much they value the intervention outcomes for their child and family.
what matters most to them
their level of comfort with the intervention procedures
the amount of pressure provided by the intervention agent to implement the procedure with fidelity
how much they value the intervention outcomes for their child and family.
what matters most to them
their level of comfort with the intervention procedures
Which of the following is described as a method of determining social validity from the child’s standpoint?
(Select all that apply)
level of child engagement
level of preference statements
choice board presentations
level of child interest in activities and events
level of child engagement
level of child interest in activities and events
Devonte remains actively engaged with the toys for an average of 22 seconds, while his same-age peers average at least six minutes.
This is an example of assessing social validity of a goal using the
_________ method.
(Hint: two words)
social comparison
-Do you see yourself using this strategy with your child?
-Is there something that we can change about this procedure or support you in using it?
-Have you noticed any changes in your child’s behaviors/skills?
-Are you happy with any changes in your child’s behaviors/skills?
All of these questions might be used to assess social validity of ______ procedures when interviewing family members.
intervention
When choosing intervention procedures, the first step is to identify intervention procedures that are evidence-based. What are some additional considerations when narrowing down the strategy to be used?
(Select all that apply)
Is the strategy age-appropriate?
Is the strategy appealing to those involved with implementation?
Is the strategy ethical?
Is the strategy likely to be qualitatively measured?
Is the strategy age-appropriate?
Is the strategy appealing to those involved with implementation?
Is the strategy ethical?
The authors suggest all of the following general guidelines when professionals and families have different ideas about what is best:
-_____ priorities usually take precedence.
-Professionals’ priorities take precedence if the child’s safety or well-being are at stake.
-Professionals can share their vision and concerns with families.
-Professionals must actively listen to the families’ dreams, concerns, and fears.
Families
