One of the most frequently asked questions by parents, teachers , school directors , and principals is this: How do we know when a child needs a consultation or assessment? Here are a few signs to look for in identifying children who may benefit from a consultation and/or an assessment.
26 ways to Identify Children Who May Benefit from a Consultation:
1. Parental concerns
2. Difficulty with separation
3. History of trauma or loss
4. Child consistently avoids playing with other children
5. Aggressive behavior
6. Poor impulse control
7. Attention is shorter than it is for other children the same age
8. Lacks social skills
9. Avoids or rarely makes eye contact
10. Unusually frustrated when trying to do simple tasks
11. Focuses on unusual objects for long periods of time, preferring objects more than interacting with others
12. Plays with toys in an unusual way
13. Rocks body
14. Stiff arms or legs
15. Floppy or limp body
16. Uses one side of the body more than the other
17. Unusual clumsiness and/or frequent falling
18. Fails to develop sounds or words appropriate for age
19. Talks in a very loud or very soft voice
20. Fails to respond when called
21. Difficulty following directions
22. Cries easily
23. Extremely shy or anxious
24. Tilts head into an unusual position when looking at an object
25. Has difficulty picking up small objects on the floor after 12 months
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