Observation/ Evaluation OTA

Purpose for Screening

Assess several developmental domains at once Looks at developmental milestones Checklist or questionnaire Used in school/ hospital

What does the A stand for in a SOAP note

Assessment is used to state judgments, conclusions, what needs to be addressed in therapy, problem list

Standardized Tests Purposes

Document developmental, functional or participation status Assist in determination of a medical or educational diagnosis Aid intervention planning Program outcome measurement Measure variables in research studies

Validity

Does the test measure what it is suppose to measure

Standardized Norm References

Has been tested with a normal population to show normal ranges

Skills to observe

Integration of reflexes Childs interaction with environment Motor skills cognitive Social and communication Self-care Play skills- sensory

Examples of Non-standardized test

MMT Clinical observation Observation of Task Interview (Parent, Teachers, child, ect.)

Clinical Observation

Non-standardized measure designed to gather info objectively on important performance areas and components

Interviewing

OT practitioner gains important info regarding: Family/ pt goals, values, perceptions, discharge planning, history, family dynamics and develop rapport

Example of Clinical Observation

Observing a child during a functional task. Looking at hand use, attention span, gait, posture, performance components

Define Evaluation

Process of obtaining info and interpreting data necessary for intervention

3 Types of Assessment

Screening Standardized Tests Non-Standardized Tests

Standardized Criterion Referenced

Shows how a child performs on a list of skills

Define Non-standardized Tests

Subjective test with no criteria, or set instructions, use professional judgment that is included in write ups

Define Standardized Tests

Test or assessment that use a specific protocol or set procedure

Define Screening

Used to determine any need for OT intervention/ evaluation

Reliability

refers to consistency of scores 2 evals should get same results on the same patient

Define Assessment

tool or instrument used during the evaluation process