Assessment & Evaluation Form for CEU’s “What Children Do: Sensory Needs, Motivators & Multi-Modal Communication” Presented by: David M. Brown Hosted by: the Ellis School of Atlanta Friday, October 10, 2014
Directions: Circle the best answer for each of the following.
Name: ____________________________
1. When working with children with significant sensory impairments, a consideration of the functions of ALL of the senses helps us to understand a child’s wants/needs. Based on today’s presentation, which of the following are known as the “forgotten senses”? A) vision & hearing B) equilibrium & motor coordination C) proprioceptive & vestibular D) smell & taste
2. Behaviors can be sensory in origin.
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False
3. Behaviors such, as self-stimulation, tantrums, and avoidance, are NOT viewed as communication. True False
4. One research-based best practice strategy for a positive view of assessment and/or achievement for children with deafblindness is: A) Child led B) Standardized testing C) Teacher led D) Children with deafblindness cannot be assessed
5.) Who is credited with the assessment philosophy in which “the child holds the central position and the teacher follows”? A) David M. Brown B) Robbie Blaha C) Jane Ayres D) Jan van Dijk
6) List 5 (five) of the 9 (nine) levels of sensory arousal. ____________________________
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7) Once you observe and identify a child’s sensory needs, how will you use that knowledge to influence his/her communication?
Answer Key (DO NOT PRINT): 1. C 2. True 3. False 4. A 5. D 6. (any 5 of the following) Uncontrollable agitation, mild agitation, fussy awake, active awake, quiet awake, drowsy, active sleep, quiet sleep, deep sleep 7. written answers will vary.
Evaluation Form for What Children Do Date: October 10, 2014 Please help us determine the effectiveness of this activity by completing the following. Your responses will be used to help us improve our services. Please check ONE box that best describes your role. Family Member Music Therapist Early Interventionist
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Intervener Speech Therapist Consultant
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BS.01.b BS.01.e BS.01.f
The presenter was well prepared. I found the information useful. The presentation and materials were of high quality and professional. I have increased my knowledge of: DB.01.me Identifying the sensory components of common child self-stimulation behaviors. F.01.b Demonstrating the awareness of the impact of deafblindness on the child’s overall development (ie. social, emotional, cognitive, motor) and learning. SP.07.b Providing ongoing opportunities for receptive and expressive communication attempts.
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How many children will benefit from this training? ______ Deafblind What Worked?
______ Not Deafblind
What Didn’t Work?