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I'm a big fan of checklists.  Here's my collection in various categories.  Some links get corrupted with blank spaces, so if a link doesn't work try removing suspicious blank spaces.  If it still doesn't work, let me know and I'll fix the broken link.

Note:  Diagnostic checklists do not replace a professional evaluation.

Diagnostic checklists for children - autism/PDD-NOS

http://www.childbrain.com/pddq6.shtml the ever popular childbrain quiz

http://iautistic.com/free-autism-tests.php - checklists of DSM-IV symptoms translated into plain English.  Separate checklist for autism, Aspergers, Rett's and Childhood Disintegrative Syndrome (thanks LandynsMommy).

http://www.autismwebsite.com/ARI/about/e23.htm - Autism Research Institute's diagnostic checklist

http://www.neurotransmitter.net/autismscales.html - links to various autism scales, including some of the ones listed above.  Some of the autism scales are free, while others must be purchased.

http://home.san.rr.com/autismnet/preshadow.html - includes the PDD School Survey (a diagnostic checklist) by Y.S. Brobst, based on DSM-IV.

http://mds.millermethod.org/ - Click on Miller Diagnostic Survey on the menu to the left.  The survey consists of 107 questions covering sensory, body organization (incl. fine/gross motor), social contact, communication, symbolic functioning, aberrant behaviors, and system functioning (changes, transitions, etc).  You can use the questions to make your own observations and share them with a professional, or you can pay $100 to get a written report from Miller Center (the above menu choice includes a link to a sample report).  Given the prices for rushed doctor visits where you get nothing in writing, some people might view this report as worthwhile for the price.  I can't endorse the report personally, because I've never ordered one.

Diagnostic checklists for infants and toddlers:

http://www.autismresearchcentre.com/tests/qchat.asp - Q-CHAT (a revised version of the CHAT screening).  Available in English, German and Spanish.  You have to enter your e-mail address etc to indicate that you accept the conditions of use.

http://www.liliclairefoundation.org/pdfs/lv_autismscreening. pdf - Pervasive Developmental Disorders Screening Test (PDDST), with sections for age groups birth-6 months up to 30-36 months.

http://www.ipan-infant-autism.org/detecting_preautism.html - "Detecting Pre-Autistic Behaviors."  Includes excerpts from the ESPASI (Early Signs of Pre-Autism Scale for Infants), ADS (Attachment During Stress Scale) and AOS (Acquarone Observation Scale).

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=128&a=2226 - CHAT diagnostic screening for 18 month olds.

http://www.helpautismnow.com/p/physhandbook.pdf - includes the CHAT (begins on page 4) and an illustrated list of potential behavioral symptoms, many of them sensory.

http://www.helpautismnow.com/?page_id=18 - video on how to administer the CHAT.

http://www.firstsigns.org/downloads/m-chat.PDF - M-CHAT for 16 to 30 month olds.

Diagnostic checklists - Asperger

http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/aspergerscaleAttwood.htm l - Australian Scale for Asperger Syndrome, for primary school children

http://www.autismresearchcentre.com/tests/cast_test.asp - Childhood Asperger Syndrome Test (CAST), the screening test developed for the UK.  Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Persian, Slovakian and Slovenian. 

http://www.pdacontact.org.uk/frames/index.html - Difference between Asperger and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

Diagnostic checklists from the book "Parenting Your Asperger Child":

http://printables.familyeducation.com/forms-and-charts/skill -builder/51750.html - Part 1, Difficulty with Reciprocal Social Interactions

http://printables.familyeducation.com/forms-and-charts/skill -builder/51751.html - Part 2, Impairments in Language Skills

http://printables.familyeducation.com/forms-and-charts/skill -builder/51755.html - Part 3, Sensory Sensitivities

http://printables.familyeducation.com/forms-and-charts/skill -builder/51752.html - Part 4, Narrow range of interests and insistence on set routines  

http://printables.familyeducation.com/forms-and-charts/skill -builder/51754.html - Part 5 - Cognitive Issues (including mind-blindness) 

Diagnostic checklists covering multiple mental health issues

 http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:7jGhqCmL0PkJ:www.myadhd .com/vanderbiltparent6175.html+%22vanderbilt+assessment+scal e%22&hl=no&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=no  - Here you can find a cached copy of the Vanderbilt Assessment Scale, parent version.  With scoring key for various ADHD types, ODD, anxiety/depression, and conduct disorder).

http://www.brightfutures.org/mentalhealth/pdf/professionals/ ped_sympton_chklst.pdf - Pediatric Symptom Checklist.


http://add.about.com/od/addprimer/a/cblc.htm - You can see the Child Behavior Checklist here (click on sample).  This checklist is used for diagnosing ADHD and various other ailments with behavioral symptoms.  It looks at social problems, thought problems, sex problems, and attention problems plus Internalizing problems (ie Social Withdrawal, Somatic Complaints, Anxiety/Depression) and Externalizing problems (ie delinquent behavior and aggressive behavior).

http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/research/ - Scroll down to Assessment Instruments for the K-SADS-PL (various child psychiatric disorders), K-SADS Mania Rating Scale, K-SADS Depression Rating Scale, and the Self-Report for Childhood Anxiety Related Disorders (child and parent forms).

Diagnostic checklists/tests - ADHD:

http://www.childbrain.com/adhdq12.shtml - ADHD, from Childbrain

http://www.ncneuropsych.com/patient-forms/ADHD_Checklist.pdf

http://www.incrediblehorizons.com/brief-add-questionaire.htm - ADD questionnaire

http://library.umassmed.edu/ementalhealth/clinical/adhd_self _rep.pdf - Childhood ADHD Symptoms Scale

http://www.addvance.com/help/women/girl_questionnaire.html - ADHD checklist just for girls.

Diagnostic checklists/tests - OCD:

http://www.ncneuropsych.com/patient-forms/Child_OCD_Inventor y.pdf - child OCD inventory (asks about common OCD symptoms like handwashing).

http://healthnet.umassmed.edu/mhealth/YBOCSymptomChecklist.p df - Checklist of common OCD symptoms, based on the Yale Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale. 

http://www.bpchildresearch.org/grand/grand_rounds.cfm?ID=24& amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp;page=YBOCS - Yale Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale

http://www.travisps.com/quizzes.asp - checklist for making observations about hair-pulling behavior (trichotillomania).  This link didn't work 8/2009.

http://books.google.no/books?id=59ZNHpio5eEC&pg=PA289&am p;am p;lpg=PA289&dq=Psychiatric+Institute+Trichotillomania+Sc ale&source=bl&ots=ID6vpY7H_C&sig=0D6Z8DvHM9k8smD Tiq5j0vImy4M&hl=no&ei=uW18SrriCJDFsgaK3436Ag&sa= X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5#v=onepage&am p;am p;q=Appendix%201&f=false - The book "Trichotillomania" by Dan J. Stein has various trichotillomania/hair-pulling checklists (Yale Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale, Psychiatric Institute Trichotillomania Scale, NIMH Trichotillomania Scales and Massachusetts General Hospital Hairpulling Scale).  Just search for "Appendix."

Diagnostic checklists/tests - Bipolar:

http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/bipolar/children_4.a sp - This site lists red flags for early onset bipolar, plus has a link to the parent version of the Young Mania Rating Scale and a mood chart.

http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/research/ - Scroll down to Assessment Instruments for the K-SADS Mania Rating Scale.

http://www.atlantapsychiatry.com/forms/ymrs.pdf - Young Mania Rating Scale.  The YMRS is an 11-item scale used to assess the severity of mania in children and adolescents ages 5-17. It takes 15-30 minutes to complete. The YMRS has been used in clinical practice since 1978. Ratings are based on child/adolescent self-reporting and clinician observation. This instrument does not assess depressed mood.

http://www.bpkids.org/site/PageServer?pagename=lrn_08_20_03 - Parent Version of the Young Mania Rating Scale.  This 11- item scale, used for assessing children and adolescents ages 5-17, was adapted from the clinician version of the YMRS.

http://www.depressedchild.org/weinberg%20chapter.htm - WSAS is a 56-item self-report scale for kids age 7-17.  Scroll down to Appendix A (close to the end of the chapter). 

Diagnostic checklists/tests - childhood anxiety

http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/research/ - Scroll down to Assessment Instruments for the Self-Report for Childhood Anxiety Related Disorders (child and parent forms).

http://www2.psy.uq.edu.au/~sues/scas/preschool.html - The Spence Children's Anxiety Scale (SCAS) for preschoolers (2.5 to 6.5 years), with 34 items to be completed by parents.

http://www.ncneuropsych.com/patient-forms/Social_Anxiety_Sca le_for_Children_and_Adolscents.pdf  - social anxiety scale for children and adolescents

http://www2.psy.uq.edu.au/~sues/scas/index.html - The Spence Children's Anxiety Scale (SCAS) is designed to evaluate symptoms relating to separation anxiety, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic-agoraphobia, generalized anxiety, and fears of physical injury in children ages 8-12. It contains 45 items that take about 5-10 minutes to complete.

http://www.ncneuropsych.com/patient-forms/Childhood_Anxiety_ Checklist.pdf - childhood anxiety checklist 

http://www.adaa.org/GettingHelp/SelfHelpTests/selftest_child ren.asp - Anxiety Disorders in Children (for parents to fill out)

http://www.adaa.org/GettingHelp/SelfHelpTests/selftest_GAD.a sp - Generalized Anxiety Disorder test (for teens to fill out themselves).

http://healthnet.umassmed.edu/mhealth/LiebowitzSocialAnxiety Scale.pdf - The LSAS-CA is a version of the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS) with questions designed for children older than age 7. This tool is a 24-item scale that can be completed in 10-20 minutes. The LSAS-CA focuses on activities in the school setting. The LSAS-CA rates: total fear, fear of social interaction, fear of performance, total avoidance, avoidance of social interaction and avoidance of performance.

Diagnostic checklists/tests - childhood depression

http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/research/ - Scroll down to Assessment Instruments for the K-SADS Depression Rating Scale

http://www.brightfutures.org/mentalhealth/pdf/professionals/ bridges/ces_dc.pdf - The CES-DC is a modified version of the adult Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. It is a 20-item scale completed by children/adolescents ages 6-17.

http://www.ncneuropsych.com/patient-forms/Childhood_Depressi on_Checklist.pdf - childhood depression checklist

http://devepi.mc.duke.edu/mfq.html - Moods and Feelings Questionnaire.  These questionnaires contain a series of phrases that can help describe how adolescents ages 13-18 have been feeling or acting recently. The long and short versions contain about 33/13 items respectively. 

Diagnostic checklists/tests - vision related:

http://www.readingandwriting.ab.ca/judypool/Irlen%20Self-Tes t.pdf - Irlen Syndrome (scotopic sensitivity syndrome, problems with bright light and glare).

http://colorvisiontesting.com/color5.htm - color-blind test with shapes

http://www.toledo-bend.com/colorblind/Ishihara.html - color-blind test with numbers.

Diagnostic checklists related to hearing and listening:

http://www.linguisystems.com/pdf/LinguiSystems-Characteristi csAuditoryProcessingDisorders.pdf  - Auditory processing disorder checklist.

http://www.incrediblehorizons.com/Auditory-checklist.htm - Auditory processing difficulties checklist and product recommendations.

http://www.rmlearning.com/PDF/ListeningChecklist.PDF - Listening checklist

Diagnostic checklists for adults:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=128&a=6730 - 11 question screening test for adults

http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/9.12/aqtest.html - Simon Baron-Cohen's Autism-Spectrum Quotient quiz for adults

http://www.rdos.net/eng/Aspie-quiz.php - a longer questionnaire.

Developmental milestones:

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/actearly/interactive/index. html - milestones for movement, hand and finger skills, language, cognitive, social and emotional development

http://www.autismteachingtools.com/page/bbbbfg/bbbbtj - to identify which stage of play your child is in.

Sensory-related checklists/charts:

http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-processin g-disorder-checklist.html - for identifying sensory symptoms

http://www.tsbvi.edu/Outreach/seehear/archive/mannerism.html #Chart - for identifying self-stimulating behaviors ("stims") under various sensory categories

http://printables.familyeducation.com/forms-and-charts/skill -builder/51755.html - Part 3, Sensory Sensitivities

http://www.spdfoundation.net/pdf/prof-siobsguide.pdf - The Sensory Integration Observation Guide, Level 1 (0 to 12 months)

http://www.sinetwork.org/aboutspd/questionnaire.html - Sensorimotor History Questionnaire for evaluating preschoolers

http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/The_SPD_Companion -Floortime-And-SPD.html - checklist in the following format "When I need Proprioceptive input to my brain stem, I can’t feel part or all of my body. I may try to fix this myself by..."

Speech and language-related checklists:

http://dlserver.samford.edu/eportfolio/Portfolios/ElaineThag ard/adaptive_Problem_Solving/checklist_for_SocioPragmatic_La nguage_Behaviors.pdf - checklist for the pragmatic use of language.

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/asdfourt h.pdf - Communication Observation Form - Requests (requesting various things by pointing vs. creative verbalization and everything in between), p. 180

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/asdfourt h.pdf - Checklist for Higher Level Communication Skills, p. 181

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/asdfourt h.pdf - Sample Communication Functions, Observations Sheet.  For recording how often the child greets, requests, jokes, etc. and writing down examples thereof.  p. 183

http://www.stutteringhelp.org/Default.aspx?tabid=99 - "checklist for referal" from the Stuttering Foundation, which tells you what to look for to determine if it's a normal developmental stutter, a mild stutter, or a severe stutter that should be referred as soon as possible.

Reading level checklists:

http://specialed.about.com/od/readingchecklists/Reading_Chec klists_Where_Should_Children_Be_at_Each_Age.htm  - checklists for various age levels (up to age 9) to see if your child is reading at an age appropriate level or possibly has a reading disability/dyslexia.

http://dyslexiainstitutes.com/checklist.php - dyslexia checklists for various ages.

http://www.incrediblehorizons.com/Auditory-checklist.htm - Dyslexia characteristic checklist from the Dyslexia Research Institute.

Learning disability checklists:

http://www.dyscalculia.org/Dyscalculia.org_LDcklist.pdf - for various LDs.

http://www.ldam.org/pdf/journal/2000/07-00_screeninglists.pd f - checklist for early identification of kids at risk for reading delays, includes handwriting observation checklist.

See page 2 of this thread for a dysgraphia checklist (writing disorder).

Social Skills checklists:

http://www.starautism.louisville.edu/images/pdf/Social%20Ski lls.pdf - Joint Attention and Imitation Skills checklist by Dalrymple and Ruble.

http://depts.washington.edu/dataproj/SocialSkillsChecklist11 -04.pdf - Social skills checklist.  Covers social play and emotional development, self-regulation, group skills and communication skills.

http://www.aspergersyndrome.info/Documents/Lectures/Empathy_ training_extended.pdf - the Balanced Emotional Empathy Scale (BEES), 30 questions but no scoring key. 

http://www.rfenc.org/SLATE-Manual.doc - social skills checklists for monitoring progress is various goal areas, each with a manageable number of subgoals.  Starts on page 61.  See separate post for the list of goal areas.

http://www.cccoe.net/social/rubric.htm - checklist for evaluating team work skills.

http://www.myadhd.com/socialself-6185.pdf - Novotni social skills checklist.  Covers manners, verbal and nonverbal skills, communication roadblocks, organizational skills, self-control, knowledge, relationships and self-care.

http://www.quesnelautism.com/pdfs/socialskillschecklist.pdf - a list from Quesnel, BC in Canada.

http://www.asdatoz.com/Documents/Website-%20Teaching%20Ten%2 0important%20lifetime%20skills.pdf - top 10 important skills for life.

Functional Skills checklists:

http://www.quesnelautism.com/pdfs/Self-CareSkillsChecklist.p df - a self-care skills list from Quesnel, BC in Canada.

http://cenmi.org/msdb-LIO/downloads/ILSWorkbook.pdf - 143 page independent living skills checklist, designed for tracking skill-building starting in kindergarten.

http://www.brookespublishing.com/steps/ - downloadable checklists on self-care and home-care.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/2166774/Forms-Questionnaires - booklet "Practical Considerations for School-Based Occupational Therapists".  Includes forms and checklists for self-care, motor planning, handwriting, hand function, etc.

 

Prognosis Checklists:

No link available:  See separate post further down for a checklist of core skills that are supposed to be predictive of good future progress. 

Checklists for evaluating classrooms/schools:

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44663.asp - a good one by an autism mom, with lots of comments.

http://www.autism-pdd.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13687&am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;am p;KW=special+classes - from New Mexico Early Childhood Transition Initiative (originally found at the following address:  http://www.ped.state.nm.us/seo/preschool/90.day.transition.g uidance.doc 

http://www.paulakluth.com/articles/schoolinclusive.html - is the school really inclusive or full of hot air?

http://www.speechteach.co.uk/p_resource/parent/whichschool.h tm - questions to ask to help you decide which school for my child?

http://www.spedschools.com/Placementinfo/parentcheck.htm - from Massachusetts

http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/autism/apqi.htm#CHALL - Autism Program Quality Indicators, for schools to use in reviewing and improving their programs.  Can be adapted for parent use in rating and comparing programs in key areas.

Checklists for evaluating therapists:

http://specialchildren.about.com/od/therapies/a/checkup.htm - reviewing the therapist, the office, the therapy and the results.

Checklists related to IEPs:

http://www.php.com/iep_prep - Checklist for preparing for an IEP meeting and making sure everything got covered before the meeting was adjourned.

http://www.listen-up.org/dnload3/cklist.pdf - checklist for considering ESY, based on court cases.

Checklists related to starting kindergarten:

http://www.polk-fl.net/prek/readiness.htm - kindergarten readiness checklist from Florida.  Check to see if your state or school district has their own list.

http://www.circleofinclusion.org/english/formsarticles/forms /12transition/3-k/transitionchecklist.pdf  - Checklist for transition to an early childhood program to kindergarten (planning starting in January).

Checklists used by or for schools:

http://www.northstar.k12.ak.us/index.php?i_page=466 - checklists used in 504 plans.  Includes an excellent accommodation plan checklist.

http://www.asperger.org.uk/Download/TransitionsPack.doc - set of checklists/forms to organize the transition to a new educational setting.

http://www.nlconcepts.com/autism-teacherletter.htm - introduction to the child from the parents.

http://www.rockfordautism.com/Handbook.htm - another introduction to the child prepared by the parents.

http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/IEP_Modif_Checklist.html - list of accommodations the school can put into the IEP of an autistic student.  Based on "Technical Assistance Manual on Autism for Kentucky Schools."

http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/IEP_Behav_Forms.html - list of student characteristics for the school to complete.  Very thorough about autism symptoms, sensory issues, learning challenges, etc.  Based on "Technical Assistance Manual on Autism for Kentucky Schools."

http://www.ecsu.k12.mn.us/programsServices%5CspecialEducatio n/documents/AreYouReadyGroup_elem.pdf  - list of school skills that frequently appear on autistic kids' IEPs.

http://www.autismhelp.info/htm/printfiles_index.htm - Behavioral Profile Checklist

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/asdfourt h.pdf - Inventory/Assessment of Functional Skills in Secondary School (such as entry routines, locker routines, etc.)  Starts on page 124.  Thorough!

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/asdfourt h.pdf - Strategies list, for accommodations in the environment, communication, instruction, motivation, self-regulation and assessment.  p. 136

http://routledgeeducation.com/resources/download/autism.pdf - Observation profile, for observing behaviors in an Early Education setting.  Lots of questions about aspects of play behaviors.

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/asdfourt h.pdf - Checklist for creating an autism friendly classroom, p. 137

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/asdfourt h.pdf - "Safety Plan form", basically a meltdown plan form.  See page 32 in the PDF file (page 140 in the actual book).

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/asdfourt h.pdf - Checklist for play skills and habits (go to page 82 in your reader).

http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/autism/apqi.htm#CHALL - Autism Program Quality Indicators, for schools to use in reviewing and improving their programs.

Checklists for families

http://www.stopthatbehavior.com/pdf/r_family_needs_sruvey.pd f - for identifying areas your family needs help in, in the categories of information, support, explaining to others, community services, financial needs and family functioning.

Checklists for behavior management

http://www.jambav.com/modules/specialneeds/specialneeds.php? id=8 - Temper Tantrum Report (ie meltdown analysis)

http://www.shutdownsandstressinautism.com/StressinAutism.pdf - checklist for identifying shut-downs and stress-reactions and finding their triggers.

http://www.schoolbehavior.com/behavior.htm - various checklists related to Functional behavior assessments.

http://specialchildren.about.com/od/behaviorstrategies/qt/em ergencychart.htm?nl=1 - simple behavior chart.

Reinforcer checklists/forms:

http://www.pattan.net/files/Autism/Autism120905.pdf - 4 page reinforcer checklist.

http://www.spannj.org/BehavioralPresentation/BehavioralPrese ntation/Student%20Involvement%20&%20behavior%20problems/ Forced%20Choice%20Reinforcement%20menu/Forced%20Choice%20Rei nforcement%20Menu.pdf - Reinforcer Inventory for older kids.  Helps identify what is more motivating for them:  Adult approval, competitive approval (eg only your paper is posted on the bulletin board), peer approval, independent rewards (freedom) or consumable rewards.

http://www.monacoassociates.com/mas/MAS.html - Durand Motivation Assessment Scale.

http://www.springbranchisd.com/instruc/guide/forms/reinforce survey.pdf - questions for child to fill out

http://www.jimwrightonline.com/php/jackpot/jackpot.php - customizable reinforceable form primarily designed for teachers to use.

Checklists for doctor visits:

http://health.yahoo.com/healthcare-doctorvisit/making-the-mo st-of-your-appointment/healthwise--hw226888.html  - These forms will help you prepare for a doctor appointment and communicate with your doctor both about the reason for your visit and the proposed treatment.

More to come, I'm sure...

NorwayMom40041.1369328704Thank You Norway Mom, This is great! I'm bumping this as I sent someone here to look for it! A Norwegian autism expert, Harald Martinsen, and his colleagues have been emphasizing that each individual with autism has his/her own reaction pattern that doesn't necessarily match the autism stereotype.

Here are some sample reaction patterns to think about when you want to describe your child.

Reaction to others
- Reacts positively to adults
- Reacts positively to children
- Is dependent

Reaction to activities and tasks
- Is attentive
- Stays on task
- Is motivated
- Is demand avoidant

Reaction to novelty
- Reacts negatively to new people
- Reacts negatively to new places
- Reacts negatively to new objects
- Reacts negatively to new activities

Reaction to stress
- Reacts negatively to pressure
- Reacts negatively to being the focus of attention

Structure
- Is dependent on structure
- Is preoccupied with structure

Norway Mom!

As long as we have you on this board we do not need to google anythig, You are just amazing.

Thank You,

Tash

I'll third that - you are awsome !! And thank you for sharing all your resources with us.

I added a new checklist to my above list:

http://www.php.com/include/resources/iep_prepare.html - Checklist for preparing for an IEP meeting and making sure everything got covered before the meeting was adjourned.

http://www.circleofinclusion.org/english/formsarticles/forms /12transition/3-k/transitionchecklist.pdf  - Checklist for transition to an early childhood program to kindergarten (planning starting in January).

I wanted to add this checklist to my list of resources.  It's from an article that was posted today by Daddy.

Q: What are early signs that my child will become more social and communicative and act less in autistic ways? (Even if diagnosed autistic)

Over 30 years of clinical research shows that young children, who show the following behaviors, tend to become more social and communicative and show less and less autistic features. Consequently, I strongly recommend you to ask whether your child shows some of these and that they become your first goals before you focus on language, academics (school) or compliance training. Note that many of these are the positive sides to the defining features of autism. (See DSM IV) Your big job is to help your child do more of what he can do and not focus on what he cannot now do easily.

Score each as follows: 1=Never or rarely, 2= Occasionally, 3=
Frequently. The higher the score, the more optimistic you can be since your child has many behaviors that predict success.

Your child's interactive Life.

1. ___ Imitates and models what others do.
2. ___ Takes turns and plays in a give and take style.
3. ___ Tries to get and keep your attention.

Your child's Nonverbal-communicative life

1. ___ Uses body movements to deliberately communicate.
2. ___Directs sounds to deliberately communicate.
3. ___ Responds to others' communication.
4. ___Shares experiences with others.

Your child's social use of language.

1. ___ Directs words more to others than to himself.
2. ___ Talk about things other than his own interests.
3. ___ Talks more for friendship than for needs.
4. ___ Responds meaningfully to what others say.
5. ___ Cares about whether he is understood.
6. ___ Talks spontaneously and relevant.

Your child's Civil behavior.

1. ___ Cooperates and follows directions
2. ___ Manages his impulsive behavior at times.
3. ___ Shows, affection, concern and empathy.
4. __ _Takes others perspective- 'reads their minds'
5. ___ Adapts his behavior to the situation.

Source:  an article by James D. MacDonald.  Read more by this author at www.jamesdmacdonald.org

 



NorwayMom -- When do you find the TIME to find these resource? Your links are always AMAZING.  I can't thank you enough.  I've forwarded several to my clients.  Thanks.

I've added this link to my original list.  It's a checklist for pragmatic use of language.

http://dlserver.samford.edu/eportfolio/Portfolios/ElaineThag ard/adaptive_Problem_Solving/checklist_for_SocioPragmatic_La nguage_Behaviors.pdf

Norway - you are a gem!

Hit the jackpot today with a series of social skills checklists for monitoring progress in various areas.  Each area has a manageable set of goals under them, and could therefore also be useful in IEP-planning. 

The checklists begin after page 60 (page numbers are in light gray at the bottom right corner of the page).  Here are the subject areas:

Body in relation to space (ie not getting to close to others)

Play behavior (basics)

Progressive play behavior (more advanced)

Understanding basic emotions

Body language

Seeking assistance

Flexibility

Self-regulation

Group participation

Behavior conductive to teamwork

Respect of adults and authority figures

Self-regulation/controlling anger

Self-regulation (disappointment, embarrassment)

Polite interaction

Conversational skills

Maintaining conversation

Here's the link:

http://www.rfenc.org/SLATE-Manual.doc

P.S.  They also have extensive notes for training assistants which look very useful.  It's in Appendix E, beginning on page 100.

NorwayMom39938.0524421296

http://www.brookespublishing.com/steps/

This website has downloadable checklists in the following areas:

1.  Self-Help Checklist
2.  Play Skills Checklist
3  Self-Care Assessment
4  Home-Care Assessment
5  Behavior Chart
6  Progress Chart
7  Sight Word Assessment
8 Elimination Record

Bumping this for anyone  who might have missed this. Simply amazing.

Mary

I found some good stuff this morning.  Not all of them are checklists and forms, but all of them are very useful:

A. Task Analysis - an example of a functional skill (brushing teeth) broken down into steps and a chart for recording instruction sessions

B. Hierarchy of Prompts - a diagram explaining the range of prompts from least intrusive to most intrusive

C. Likes and Dislikes Chart - a form for recording student preferences

D. Reinforcer Assessment - a tool to assist the ISSP team in identifying various potential reinforcers

E. Home-School Communication Book - an example of a communication log used for one student to keep parents and family informed of events affecting the student

F. Communication Dictionary - a sample dictionary and a form for developing an individualized dictionary for communication attempts used by a student

G. Behaviour Observation and Data Collection Chart - a form for recording information for a functional assessment

H. The Components of a Behaviour Plan

I. “Tips for teaching high functioning people with Autism”,

J. Checklist for Transition

K. Integrating Student’s ISSP Goals with Regular Class Activities - an example of a chart showing how to fit the goals for the student with ASD into the regular class plans, and a blank chart template.

http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/k12/sss/autism/autism_aug03app.p df

Wow!  We need to keep this on the front page!

Thanks NorwayMom!

Mary

Here's something I found at specialed.about.com:

Check the Strength or Weakness for Each of the Categories

These observational checklists will help you determine where your child's/student's strengths and weaknesses are. Check the appropriate items and bring forward to your IEP meeting or for a parent/teacher meeting.

Listening Comprehension

Oral Language Development

Reading Skills

Written Skills

Mathematics

Fine and Gross Motor Skills

Social Relationships

Behavior

carolc8632 tipped us about this website, which has lots of checklists in various categories, including children/education.  It's a general interest website (ie not devoted to autism).

http://www.printablechecklists.com/

Celebrating 1,000 hits.  Today's addition was a Reinforcer Inventory for older kids.  Helps identify what is more motivating for them:  Adult approval, competitive approval (eg only your paper is posted on the bulletin board), peer approval, independent rewards (freedom) or consumable rewards.  Link:

http://www.spannj.org/BehavioralPresentation/BehavioralPrese ntation/Student%20Involvement%20&%20behavior%20problems/ Forced%20Choice%20Reinforcement%20menu/Forced%20Choice%20Rei nforcement%20Menu.pdf

I was hanging onto the article "Does he need a sitter" by Margery Rosen, about when your child is ready to stay home alone.  But I decided to summarize it here as a checklist instead:

1.  Is there a local safety net?  Points to consider:

... It's a plus to have friends or relatives nearby. 

... It's a plus to have trusted neighbors who are usually at home.

... It's probably a minus if you live in an isolated area.

2.  Is your child emotionally ready?  Points to consider:

... Your child should be comfortable with the idea of being home alone.

... Your child may not be ready if s/he's a chronic worrier.

... Your child may not be ready if s/he's prone to nightmares.

... Your child may not be ready if s/he's prone to skittish behavior.

3.  Are you comfortable with the idea?  Points to consider:

... Are you prone to worrying?

... Do you think you'd have a hard time relaxing knowing your child was home alone?

4.  Is your child ready to take responsibility for himself?  Points to consider:

... Remembering to do chores without prompting is a good sign.

... Thinking clearly and making good choices under pressure is a good sign.

... Good observational and listening skills is a good sign.

... If your child tends to forget what you just told him, s/he may not be ready.

5.  Will your child stay safe and calm, even in unforeseen circumstances?  Points to consider:

... Does s/he know what to do in case of fire or other emergency?

... Does s/he know where the first aid kit is and know how to use it?

... Does s/he know what to do if there's a power outage or burst pipe?

... Does s/he know what to do if you don't arrive when expected?

... Does s/he know how to use the phone and know who to call?

... Does s/he know what to do if a stranger (incl. mailman) is at the door?

... Does s/he know what to say if a stranger calls?

... Can s/he be trusted to remember and follow kitchen safety rules?

6.  Will you know what your child is up to?  Points to consider:

... Are there other kids around who might be a bad influence?

... Will your child be tempted to leave the house?

... Will s/he follow rules limiting activities, such as visits from friends?

7.  When and how long would it be okay?  Points to consider:

... Ready to start with half an hour on a Saturday afternoon?

... Ready for after school?  evenings?

... Note:  experts say no more than 2 to 3 hours at age 11-13 (this maximum is  for normally developing children).

P.S.  Here's a list of home alone laws by state:

http://www.latchkey-kids.com/latchkey-kids-age-limits.htm

NorwayMom39696.9235532407

Not sure why I can't edit my posts today, but here's another checklist that I found and was unable to add to the above list.

http://mds.millermethod.org/

Click on Miller Diagnostic Survey on the menu to the left.  The survey consists of 107 questions covering sensory, body organization (incl. fine/gross motor), social contact, communication, symbolic functioning, aberrant behaviors, and system functioning (changes, transitions, etc). 

You can use the questions to make your own observations and share them with a professional, or you can pay $100 to get a written report from Miller Center (the above menu choice includes a link to a sample report).  Given the prices for rushed doctor visits where you get nothing in writing, some people might view this report as worthwhile for the price.  I can't endorse the report personally, because I've never ordered one.

 

Today I got a tip from Bella Online about a 143 page independent living skills checklist.  It's designed to document the child's skills and progress at regular intervals during the course of their education -- basically every two years beginning with the transition to kindergarten.

http://cenmi.org/msdb-LIO/downloads/ILSWorkbook.pdf

I've also added the checklist to the list on page 1 of this topic.

 

Dysgraphia checklist, translated from Norwegian (I liked it better than any American checklists I found).

Yes/no

(your own  examples)

Writing quirks that can indicate

reading and writing disorders

(examples in parentheses)

 

1)   Uneven handwriting
       - some letters get too tall 

       - unclear letters (m looks like n, a looks like u or o)

       - breaks in the middle of words (ta ble, cha ir)

 

 

2)   Mixing large and small letters (taBLe, chaiR) 

 

3)   Inconsistent use of: 
       - spaces (tableandchair, tableor chair)
       - punctuation
       - lines
       - slant (table, chair)

 

4)   Flips around: 
       - similar letters (d <-> b <-> p, t <-> f, n <-> u)
       - word (dog might be written god)

 

 5)  Writes based on how it sounds 

 

 

 6)  Skips letters (Peter written as Ptr)

 

 

 7)  Adds extra letters (fractory, punctucation)

 

 

 8)   Mixes up similar sounding letters
       (b <-> p, g <-> k, f <-> v, d <-> t)

 

 9)   Puts som letters in the wrong order

       (table <-> talbe)

 

10)  Drops word endings (students written as student)

 

 

11)  Problems following spelling rules like silent E

 

12)  Writing seems to require a lot of energy

 

 

13)  Does poorly on spelling tests

 

 

14)  When writing whatever he wants independently  30% or more misspelled words

 

 

15)  Writes as little as he can get away with

 

Here is the checklist I use to talk to my kids about how they like school.  I ask them about a specific subject or aspect of school, and they point to the face which applies.  I then write that subject/aspect in the correct column, and add any comments they make when I ask follow-up questions.  Then I ask about the  the next thing.

Keep in mind that which face your child points to might vary from day to day, but for my kids the pointing seems to make it easier to access what it is that they like or don't like, enabling them to make valuable comments.  For example, through this activity we learned that my older son had been avoiding using the bathroom at school for six whole months, because of an incident where he couldn't unlock the door.

Here's a list of things you could ask about.  You don't have to ask about everything.  Pick what's most important and relevant.  Break the activity into shorter sessions if you want. 

Examples of subjects to ask about:  Art, gym, math, religion, english, writing, reading, music, circle time, science, social studies, field trips.

Examples of places to ask about:  classroom, resource room, library, gym, bathroom, after school program, wardrobe, hallway, lunchroom, busstop, bus, playground.

Examples of rules and routines to ask about:  transitions, lining up, clean-up time, bathroom/diapering, homework, working quietly.  

Overall rating of school

Here's a few lines from my son's most recent rating sheet, so you can see how it works:

Comments from conversation with

the child

 

 

 

Gym 

 + likes to run and climb   

- too much dodge ball.  He doesn't get the ball often enough.

 

 

 

Lining up in the 

morning 

 - hard to wait.  Waste of time.

- gets frustrated when other kids tell him he's standing in the wrong order.  

 

 

 Keeping

track

of his

things

 

 + no problems with his pencil holder and backpack

- hard to find his cubby in the classroom.

  Circle time

 

 

+ liked to tell about summer vacation and hear what the other kids did.

- the girls talk too softly. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today I found a treasure trove of diagnostic/screening checklists.  I've added many of the free checklists to my list on page one of this topic, many related to anxiety.  I need to go through the rest of them later.

http://www.massgeneral.org/schoolpsychiatry/screeningtools_t able.asp

 

Here's a site that has charts and checklists for your average family (nothing autism specific).  I got the impression that you need to register free for full functionality, but I know you can at least see the charts before you register.  I did not register myself.

http://www.chartjungle.com

 

Here are some chore charts, etc.

http://www.toolboxparent.com/BitsAndPieces/FormsAndDocuments .aspx

 

Today I watched last year's CNN autism special and found out that there's a revised version of the CHAT-screening test.  Here's the link:

http://www.autismresearchcentre.com/tests/qchat.asp - Q-CHAT (a revised version of the CHAT screening).  Available in English, German and Spanish.  You have to enter your e-mail address etc to indicate that you accept the conditions of use.

 
 
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