Pediatric Assessment Essentials
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Assessment Framework
All pediatric assessments should consider:
- Developmental history (prenatal, birth, milestones)
- Medical history (hearing, ENT, neurological, genetic conditions)
- Family history of speech/language/learning disorders
- Cultural and linguistic background: bilingualism is NOT a disorder
- Functional impact on participation in daily activities
Standardized vs. Non-Standardized Assessment
| Standardized | Non-Standardized |
|---|---|
| Norm-referenced or criterion-referenced | Language samples, observations, dynamic assessment |
| Controlled administration | Flexible administration |
| Compares to normative sample | Describes individual performance |
| May have bias for CLD populations | More appropriate for CLD populations |
| Yields standard scores, percentiles | Yields qualitative/descriptive data |
High-Yield: Standardized tests should NEVER be the sole basis for diagnosis, especially for culturally/linguistically diverse (CLD) populations. Use multiple data sources.
The rest of this outline 5
- Key Standardized Tests: Know These
- Language Sample Analysis
- Dynamic Assessment
- Bilingual Assessment Considerations
- Sources to Know
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