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  • 1Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Michael.Kaplan@yale.edu

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|April 15, 1999
PubMed
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School-based developmental evaluations offer a powerful alternative to clinic-based assessments, observing children in their natural environments. This approach enhances family access to care and fosters collaboration between families and educators for at-risk children.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Traditional clinic-based evaluations can be stressful for children and families.
  • School environments offer a naturalistic setting for observing child development.
  • Bridging the gap between clinical and educational systems is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the effectiveness of school-based developmental evaluations.
  • To present school-based evaluation as an alternative to traditional clinic-based methods.
  • To highlight the benefits of naturalistic observation in early childhood assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing naturalistic observation within the child's school environment.
  • Implementing individual direct assessment in conjunction with observation.

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  • Employing a combination of both naturalistic observation and direct assessment models.

    • Main Results:

    • School-based evaluations provide increased access to care for families.
    • This model fosters trusting, cohesive working relationships among families and teachers.
    • Children are evaluated in their familiar surroundings, reducing potential anxiety.

    Conclusions:

    • School-based developmental evaluations are an effective and powerful alternative.
    • Evaluators can leverage strengths from both clinical and educational systems.
    • This approach supports positive growth for young children at risk for developmental delays or psychiatric disorders.