What are some considerations in assessment in early childhood special education?
“Early intervention cannot exist without an effective identification process. The components of this process include specific identification methods and, more importantly, an identification system that guarantees equal access and efficient transition to assessment and services when indicated.” When sorting out the best approaches, diversity is welcome and should be encouraged: informal vs. formal screenings; mass vs. selected screening; direct testing vs. parent questionnaires; brief vs. more extended screening procedures. Through experimentation, a menu of possibilities that can be adapted to varying circumstances can be achieved.” (From Identification & Assessment in Early Intervention by James A. Blackman. Aspen Publisher, Inc.) Following are links to related ERIC Digests, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and Internet resources, as well as selected citations from the ERIC database and the search terms we used to find the citations.
