The authors of your text make the following statement: "children's disorders coexist with their talents and success.". Describe why how this statement applies to assessment, diagnosis and treatment
What will be an ideal response?
• Diagnosis – while many diagnoses are based on deficits and problems the focus should always be on the child first with a thorough understanding of how those factors impact a particular child
• Assessment – assessment should include a measure of not only deficits or problems but also strengths, skills, talents and success
• Treatment – utilize strengths in developing an efficient treatment plan that is based on skills, talents and successes
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Laura and Stan are discussing the abilities of their two-month-old son Jack. Laura claims that Jack can recognize both of his parent's voices. Stan says that Jack cannot recognize either voice. If Jack is a typical two-month-old, then who is correct?
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