Non-Standardized Assessments Setting-up Eval & Score/Interpretation

Lecture Notes based on Chpt 8

interviews types

structured, semi-structured, open-ended

important consideration with interviews

be aware of own biases & how they can impact questions

observation types

natural & simulated

natural observation

w/in natural context of the person → allows for generalization

ex: natural environment

home health

simulated observations

not w/in a natural environment

types of simulated observations

structured, semi-structured, informal/non-structured

what should be thought abt when completing observations

• initiate observation & document time of observations

• describe environment, social contexts, temporal, emotional implications

• describe activities through activity analysis

• identify social acceptance of performance

• outline observations according to OTPF-4 (language)