Patricia Maris discusses how observation is an essential component of completing a quality assessment.  Observation reveals important skills and interests of the child, which in turn informs more meaningful and functional outcomes and practices for both the child and family.  
 

Q1: Why aren’t standardized tools alone a sufficient source of evaluation and assessment information? [transcript]

Q2: What are the benefits of observing a child in her natural environment? [transcript]

Q3: How can observations inform the work we do with children and families? [transcript]

About the Speaker

Patricia Maris, M.Ed., is a Technical Assistance Specialist for Early Intervention at the Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College. She provides training and technical assistance to Rhode Island Early Intervention Service Providers.  She is an adjunct professor in the Early Childhood Special Education Department at Rhode Island College.  She worked in Early Intervention for sixteen years before coming to the Sherlock Center.