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This book is in B&W, not color - Print page in Grayscale for Correct view! responses to the screening tools or questions and what constitutes a positive score for a particular possible problem (often called a “cutoff” score). The screening protocol details the actions taken after a client scores in the positive range. In a professional context, it also provides the standard forms for documenting the results of the screening, the actions taken, the assessments performed, and that each staff member has carried out his or her responsibilities in the process. Screening alone is not sufficient to diagnose a situational, developmental, behavioral, or health concern. It is one piece of information that may indicate the need for further evaluation by a qualified professional. If the screening raises concerns, then the screened individual should be referred to a qualified professional who will perform further evaluation. If the person is eligible, the qualified professional will lead the development of an Individualized Service Plan and coordinate services Although a screening can reveal an outline of a client’s situation and needs, it does not result in a diagnosis or provide details of how previous experiences have affected the client’s life. Appropriate Screening Tools Screening procedures and tools should be: - Linguistically appropriate. When possible, the screening tool should be in the individual’s primary language - Age and developmentally appropriate. - Culturally appropriate. Some developmental skills may look different depending on the culture and background of the individual screened. When possible, use a screening tool or procedure that takes into account the person’s cultural context. When a culturally and linguistically appropriate screening tool is not available, information from families is even more critical to ensure validity. - Valid, reliable, and standardized when available to ensure that the tool gives information about the how a person is developing relative to a larger group of their peers. - Identified as screening tools. Screening tools might inform ongoing assessment, but a tool created for assessment would not be appropriate for screening. For [email protected] Property of Bookemon, do NOT distribute 14