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AnnaJolly @Maestral • 31 March 2021

Child Functioning Tool for Children Aged 2 – 4 years

Washing Group and UNICEF (2016)

These tools are simple checklists that practitioners can use to screen and assess children’s level of functioning.

Aged 2-4 years  Aged 5-17 years


Milestone Checklists

Pathways (2020)

This simple checklist can be used by caregivers to assess if their child is hitting typical milestones associated with their age (from birth to three years). Where a child is not hitting typical milestones, the caregiver can use the list to advocate healthcare providers.

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Ability Checklists

Pathways (2020)

This simple checklist can be used by caregivers to assess if their child is developing typical abilities associated with their age (from birth to six years). Where a child is not hitting developing typical abilities, the caregiver can use the list to advocate healthcare providers.

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Communication Checklists

Pathways (2020)

This simple checklist can be used by caregivers to assess if their child is developing typical communication skills associated with their age (from birth to three years). Where a child is not hitting developing typical communications skills, the caregiver can use the list to advocate healthcare providers.

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Disability Screening Tool (Bangladeshi only)

CSID (n/d)

This tool supports the identification of CwD.

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Disability screening tool

First Step Cambodia (n/d)

This tool comprises eight simple questions to help social work practitioners identify CwD.

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Disability audit Tool Stage 1

First Step Cambodia (n/d)

This tool supports the assessment of CwD.

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Assessment of Need for Respite Services

P4EC (n/d)

This document is a tool to be used by frontline workers to assess families who may be in need of respite (short break) services.

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Assessment of Need of Child with Disability

P4EC (n/d)

This document is a child assessment tool, used to get to know the child and family, understand their developmental issues and functioning, and identify strengths/resources.

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Assessment of Quality of Life

P4EC (n/d)

This document is a self-assessment tool to be used by caregivers of children with disabilities, used annually, to reflect on the quality of their own lives.

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Quality of Life Assessment Method (Russian only)

P4EC (n/d)

This document summarises the quality of life assessment method used by P4EC.

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