Special Needs Infant and Toddler Assessment Practice Guide -- "Today's Special Children and Education" Series

Author: (USA) Judy Wood, edited by Fang Junming, translated by Qian Wen, Liu Ming
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: "Practical Guidance for Assessing Young Children with Special Needs" aims to provide basic guidance for early childhood assessment and can also serve as an introductory textbook. The content includes: a comprehensive review of existing assessment tools; key tips for selecting assessment tools; a summary of resources, examples, and practical activities for individuals, families, and training personnel. The book emphasizes the following in part: the family-centered assessment philosophy reflected in current assessment practices; the collaborative decision-making process between professionals and parents; and an understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of children and their families. Part two primarily introduces considerations for child assessment and how to conduct qualitative observations. Part three covers the different stages of the entire assessment process, emphasizing that assessment is a confident process of collecting typical behavioral characteristics of children and should be conducted in their natural environments. Part four discusses the assessment process in specific developmental domains, including cognitive, communication, social-emotional, sensory-motor, and adaptive development.