Evaluations
Social Emotional Assessments in Schools: How to Determine the Best Assessment Tool
Evaluations for special education are oftentimes a large portion of a school social worker’s role. Determining the best social emotional assessment tools to use can be confusing- here we aim to untangle the process and outline a few of the key determining factors to pick the right assessment tool. Presenting Problem The IEP process starts…
Read MoreDetermining Eligibility for Autism in Girls
Autism diagnoses are becoming more prevalent in recent years. However, much of the research about what Autism “looks” like stems from young Caucasian males. In this post, we will discuss how Autism is currently evaluated (specifically in schools), and the differences between Autism in girls and boys. Autism Spectrum Disorder in Girls People traditionally think…
Read MoreSpecial Education Initial Mental Health Evaluations
Initial evaluations for Special Education include assessments from a wide variety of stakeholders. In this post, we will discuss the role of the social worker, types of assessments for initial mental health evaluations and common concerns requiring mental health support. Role of the Social Worker in Initial Evaluations The role of the social worker in…
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