A school psychologist and a school nurse are collaborating on an individualized education program (IEP) for a fourth-grade student
Early in this process, a strengths-based assessment was performed, involving the boy and his family. What is the primary focus of a strengths-based assessment?
A) Determining whether the child possesses strengths
B) Identifying the child's skills, resources, and abilities
C) Determining whether the child's strengths outweigh his vulnerabilities
D) Identifying community strengths that can be mobilized for the boy and his family
Ans: B
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Development of the comprehensive, multisystem plan begins when the family and care coordinator bring team members together to discuss and document the strengths, concerns, and needs of a child and family. Key to this process is when the team conducts a strengths-based assessment to identify skills, resources, and abilities, as well as available assets in the home, school, and community. Every person possesses strengths, although these vary markedly between individuals.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).