Assessment
A closer look at how a child is doing in a specific area.
How does one measure a masterpiece? Who can determine its potential and purpose? Here at Rainbows, we see every child as a valuable treasure, precious and unique. Our skilled experts are able to perform assessments not to determine your child’s limitations, but to reveal their promise.
Every child develops at their own pace. If you have questions about your child’s growth, communication, behavior, learning, or development, Rainbows United can help.
The process often begins with a screening, which provides a quick look at your child’s development. If the screening identifies areas that may benefit from additional support, a more detailed assessment or evaluation may be recommended.
Our goal is not to focus on limitations. Instead, we work with families to better understand each child’s strengths, needs, and opportunities for growth.
A screening is a brief check of your child’s development. It may look at areas such as speech and language, hearing, vision, behavior, or overall development. Information is typically gathered from parents or caregivers.
An assessment takes a closer look at a specific area of development. It helps our specialists understand your child’s strengths and identify goals for support and services.
An evaluation is a more comprehensive review that may be used to determine eligibility for certain programs and services. Evaluations may include parent input, observations, medical information, and developmental testing.
If you’re unsure where to start, our team can help guide you to the program or service that best fits your child’s needs.
Departments at Rainbows that provide screenings for children:
Once a screening, assessment, or evaluation is complete, the caregiver will be provided with the results and the Rainbows worker will describe what future action will take place.
A closer look at how a child is doing in a specific area.
A specific type of test that is conducted to help determine a child’s eligibility for a program at Rainbows.
A quick look at how a child is doing developmentally.
You’re not just enrolling your child –
you’re joining a multidisciplinary team dedicated to their success.
