Assessments
True or False?
School Psychologists can assess general intelligence. (IQ Testing)
True
True or False:
School Psychologists can only work within the school setting.
False. They are able to obtain their private license.
True or False:
School Psychologists can diagnose within the school setting.
False
The related service provider helps students with communication needs.
Speech and Language Pathologist
True or False?
Academic Assessments given by school psychologists are given in a group setting
False
True or False:
School Psychologists often recommend interventions for students.
True
A common but serious mood disorder with symptoms that affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities such as sleeping, eating, and working.
Depression
Individual on the team that provides information regarding student performance within the general education setting.
General Education Teacher
True or False
Consent is not required for a school psychologist to complete an assessment within the school setting.
False
True or False:
School Psychologists collaborate with other school staff to problem solve.
True
One of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. Described as difficulty paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, and can be overly active.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Related service provider that helps with medical needs
School Nurse/Health Aide
True or False?
The same academic test can be given to a kindergartener and a high school student.
True.
Information used to make decisions
data
A type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons; symptoms typically start in the late fall and early winter and go away during the spring and summer.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Related service provider helps students with gross motor needs
Physical Therapist
True or False?
Some assessments require additional training beyond graduate school to conduct.
True- Example: ADOS-2
The document school psychologists are responsible for within the school setting.
Evaluation Team Report
A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before the age of three, that adversely affects the child's educational performance.
(ODE definition)
Autism
Related service provider that helps students with fine motor and/or sensory needs
Occupational Therapist