UMH (0627) 603 - Relational, Behavioral and Developmental Assessment

Credits: 3.00

Students will acquire an in-depth understanding of typical development from conception to five years of age including patterns of atypical development. Students will become proficient in the administration, scoring and interpretation of the Infant-toddler Developmental Assessment (IDA) and how to conduct a comprehensive relational assessment.

Free Note: Required for students in IMH-DP program.

1.Identify and describe the markers, themes and patterns of typical development in relational and cultural context from conception to age 5

Determine and characterize capacities/strengths, developmental delays, emotional disturbances,

relationship disturbances, disorders and risks in infancy and early childhood in the context of the family

Administer, score and interpret the Infant -toddler Developmental Assessment (IDA) with validity and reliability

Administer, score and interpret selected relational and social-emotional assessment instruments (i.e. Crowell, Still-Face Procedure) and clinical play assessment appropriate to the infant and preschool population

Analyze, interpret and synthesize information from multiple sources including assessment data, health reports, school and social service records into coherent and meaningful reports identifying strengths, individual differences and developmental concerns

Conduct, analyze and formulate a comprehensive infant and early childhood relational assessment from intake to informing including: interviewing, instrument selection, testing, scoring and interpretation, report writing and communicating results that reflects a strength-based, supportive, family-centered tone; an understanding and appreciation for family relationships, parenthood as a developmental process and realistic expectations for the development of the child.