ASSESSMENTS & DIAGNOSIS
Assessments
Shining Stars takes pride in using measurable assessment tools to tailor an instructional and behavioural program suited to your child’s needs and strengths. Some of the informal Assessment tools Shining Stars uses include The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning, Assessment of Functional Living Skills for Home and Community, The Brigance Early Inventory of Developmental Skills, Language For Learning and Reading Mastery and the Functional Communication Assessment.
In addition, Informal Assessment Tools include observational methods of assessing child’s experiences with language and play and the Underlying Characteristics Checklist of Autism (CL). Our assessment tools ensure your child will work towards achieving the academic, behavioural and social development goals set out for them.
Importance of Information Gathered Through Assessment
The information provided from an assessment is particularly helpful in determining skills to be taught and generalized.
For example, Billy is able to remain at a desk working on colour recognition for up to 10 minutes with his teacher but cannot sit for more than 3 minutes at home with his parent. Both observations may be accurate and investigating further to understand how Billy is reinforced at school to ensure successful outcomes is needed. Information on a particular task or skill is recorded and observational notes on skill development are noted. This skill is then reassessed at a later date to ensure the skill is occurring under all situations.
Assessments provide a fulsome range of information on student’s developmental skills levels. Our assessment tools follow a developmental sequence from the earliest mastered skills to more challenging ones.
Shining Stars can pinpoint a students’ current level of performance along the skill continuum.
Our assessments ideally:
Determine current levels of performance academic achievement and functional performance
Gather useful and valid data on student’s progress toward outlined goals
Provide information to the student’s special education team
Support modification of assessment delivery
Delivered in your child’s home or at our centre in Mississauga
Assessments are delivered by Supervised Therapists and overseen by our Registered Behaviour Analysts.
To book an Assessment or pursue a Formal Diagnosis, please contact us by booking a consultation.
Testimonials
What Parents Are Saying
Aisha
"Rania is exceptionally nice and a vibrant lady. I was pleased with all of the tips and personalized information given to help my son. I am extremely pleased with his progress. She is very talented, delighted and a dedicated, supportive and patient tutor."
Lisa
"I highly recommend Rania Ghobrial to anyone looking for fun, effective and knowledgeable support for their child. Rania's passion for children is evident in her interactions with them and her knowledge base is extensive. We are so happy to have her join our team!"
Bonnie
"My daughter has been going to Shining Stars for about 10 months and I could not be happier with her progress. Everyone there is just so amazing. She loves attending and I just love how much she enjoys it. I just wish I had found this wonderful place sooner"
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