Assessment Checklist

When will I know if my child needs an assessment?

• If your child is developing language or fine motor skills more slowly than other children, he or she may need an assessment at some point

• If your child has difficulty following directions or routines at home or daycare you may consider watching his development more carefully.

• If your child begins school and experiences difficulty learning numbers, the alphabet, days of the week, colors and shapes, maintain close contact with his teacher to monitor his progress.

• If your child seems extremely restless, easily distracted and/or has trouble interacting with peers it is possible that he has some attentional or behavioral problems that may require assessment at a later stage.

• If you notice that your child is struggling at school or if a teacher alerts you that your child has been experiencing difficulty working at the same level as other children in their class even though they are trying their best.

• If your child cries over homework, repeatedly asking a teacher to go over the same work, signs of low self-esteem because they fear they are “not smart” are all signs that a child’s academic performance should be monitored.