What Is Meant by a "Top-Down" Approach to Assessment

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is meant by a "top-down" approach to assessment?

• A) Therapist acquires a sense of the child's participation in daily occupations.
• B) Therapist acquires a sense of the child's range of motion and strength.
• C) Therapist conducts a standardized evaluation first.
• D) Therapist determines if balance is interfering with gross motor skill.

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Definitions:

General Intellectual Functioning

A term typically related to an individual's overall cognitive capabilities, often measured by IQ tests or similar assessments.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication, and by restrictive or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior.

Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques

Therapeutic strategies used to identify and challenge negative thinking patterns and replace them with positive behaviors.

School Achievement

The accomplishment or proficiency attained in an academic setting, often measured by grades or standardized assessments.