Assessments:
We use assessments to identify the strengths and weaknesses of individuals, which helps in creating short and long term goals. Different assessments are used for different purposes, such as identifying personal values or the cause of specific behaviors. These assessments are utilized to determine the best interventions that will support the team in achieving their goals. Below is a summary of the types of assessments we use and their purposes.
Preference Assessment:
Preference assessments involve various methods to identify what a child prefers most, which can be used as potential reinforcers to boost motivation levels.
Reinforcement Assessment:
Reinforcement assessments are utilized to determine effective strategies for increasing desired behaviors when they are most needed.
Performance Assessment:
Performance assessments are utilized to evaluate individual skill levels, enabling the development of tailored goals that foster measurable progress and growth in learners.
Indirect and Direct Assessments:
Indirect assessments, conducted through interviews, provide insights into the underlying causes of behavior.
Direct assessments involve direct observation to identify patterns and environmental factors influencing behavior.