CHECKLIST Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Learning Disabilities (LD) Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

 

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Skill/Behavior

How to Assess

Response Observed

Comments

Social Interaction

Observe play and interaction with peers and adults

Communication Skills

Assess verbal and non-verbal communication

Eye Contact

Note frequency and duration of eye contact

Response to Name

Call the child by name and observe response

Repetitive Behaviors

Observe for any repetitive movements or routines

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Skill/Behavior

How to Assess

Response Observed

Comments

Attention Span

Engage in activities requiring sustained attention

Impulsivity Control

Provide tasks requiring waiting and taking turns

Hyperactivity

Observe level of activity during structured tasks

Task Completion

Note ability to start and complete tasks

Following Instructions

Give multi-step instructions and observe compliance

Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD)

Skill/Behavior

How to Assess

Response Observed

Comments

Cognitive Skills

Engage in problem-solving and memory tasks

Adaptive Behavior

Observe daily living skills (dressing, eating)

Communication Skills

Assess both expressive and receptive language

Social Interaction

Note interactions with peers and adults

Motor Skills

Evaluate both fine and gross motor abilities

Learning Disabilities (LD)

Skill/Behavior

How to Assess

Response Observed

Comments

Reading Skills

Provide reading tasks and note accuracy and fluency

Writing Skills

Observe writing tasks, focusing on spelling and grammar

Math Skills

Assess basic math operations and problem-solving

Memory and Recall

Engage in activities requiring memory recall

Attention to Detail

Note ability to notice and correct mistakes

 

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