Assessment Center

The evaluator says Try again!

Unacceptable

You’re working hard!

Allow extra wait time while the child is thinking.

Depends

Praise effort without indicating correctness.

Acceptable

You’re working hard!

Acceptable

The student has limited auditory comprehension skills. Rephrase the test question using simpler language.

Unacceptable

Repeat directions because the child was distracted by noise.

Acceptable

Redirect a child who starts playing with materials off-task.

Acceptable

Mark an item correct because the parent reports the child can do it at home.

Depends

Skip an item because it seems too hard for the child.

Unacceptable

Use the child’s name to regain attention.

Acceptable

Change the order of materials because it is easier for the examiner.

Acceptable

Allow the child to stand while completing items.

Acceptable

Skip between the different sections of the assessment.

Acceptable

Allow the parent to model the task.

Depends

Allow the parent to administer the task for you.

Depends

Record behavioral observations during the assessment.

Acceptable

Allow the student to take a break.

Acceptable

A child asks you for help, so you show them the answer.

Depends

A parent tells you they can do the skill so you mark it correct.

Depends

A parent begins to ask questions during the middle of the cognitive assessment on how to address these skills at home, so you provide suggestions.

Unacceptable

You stop scoring before your ceiling has been met.

Depends

The child refuses an item initially but completes it later during free play observation so the test item is rescored.

Unacceptable

The examiner gives the child a high five after each task.

Acceptable

The examiner gives knuckles after each task that was completed correctly.

Unacceptable

The examiner rearranges seating because the child is dysregulated.

Acceptable

The child self-corrects immediately after answering incorrectly.

Acceptable

The examiner allows the child to stand, move, and wiggle while responding.

Acceptable

The child is under the table hiding so the evaluator presents tasks under the table.

Acceptable

The examiner changes the order of subtests because the child prefers certain materials.

Acceptable

The examiner repeats the item with extra emphasis on key words.

Unacceptable

The examiner asks the parents to wait outside while she tests the child.

Depends

The examiner allows a snack and drink break in the middle of the assessment.

Depends

The evaluator discontinues after the ceiling criteria are met.

Acceptable