Schedule of Growing Skills II Reference Manual

The Schedule of Growing Skills is an invaluable tool for professionals who need to establish the developmental levels of children. The individual assessment can be used at any time with children from birth to 5 years, enabling professionals to assess them as and when appropriate and convenient.

By using colourful and engaging toys like building blocks, a doll, pegs and shapes, the assessment makes the tasks feel like playtime to the child, allowing professionals to observe and assess reactions while the child 'plays'. Each record form allows for up to four assessments of any one child, providing a clear indication of progress over time.

For those that require further assessment, subsequent record forms can be utilised. A simple scoring system highlights developmental areas where children might potentially have a delay, indicating where referral might be necessary.

The Schedule of Growing Skills II Reference Manual provides information on:

• Child Health Surveillance and Screening in Context
• The Development of the Schedule of Growing Skills II
• The Standardisation of the Assessment
• Further Screening Procedures
• Training and Implementation Issues

An excellent addition to the Starter Set, the Schedule of Growing Skills II Reference Manual should be examined for further technical information.