Dp3/Gars Assessment Tools

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COMPREHENSIVE INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT BATTERY EVALUATION A. Evaluation of Norm-referenced Instrument 1. Practical Evaluation of Norm-referenced Instrument (1 point) a. Title of Instrument/Publisher/Type of Information Developmental Profile 3, Western Psychological Services, Los Angeles, CA 90025, Copyright 2007. This instrument measures skills in physical, adaptive, social-emotional, cognitive, and communication domains. It is designed to assess the development and functioning of children from birth through age 12. b. Description of Item(s) (.25 point) The information for the DP3 is obtained by way of a parent/caregiver interview or by the use of a checklist. Also, some information can be obtained from the child during the course of the interview. c. Ease of Administration (.25 point) The DP3 is easy to administer and can be completed in approximately 30-45 minutes. Minimal training is necessary to produce reliable and valid results. d. Adaptations/Accommodations (.25 point) There is no indication of adaptations or accommodations in administration procedures to address disabilities or other special needs. 2. Technical Evaluation of Norm-referenced Instrument (1 point) a. Validity (.3 point Content validity of the DP 3 bases its findings on surveys of the literature and existing measures to define the broad spectrum of developmental skills. The skills are categorized into five skill areas reflecting a multidimensional view of child development. Construct validity has been assessed through high correlations found between the DP-3 and similar constructs and lower correlations

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