Why reassess
Reassessment answers two questions. Has the child progressed? Does the plan still fit? Without it, the same goals carry on for months, or new goals are written from impressions.
Where the time goes
A skill the child has mastered and kept usually does not need full retesting every time. When the whole assessment is repeated, much of the time goes to confirming what is already known, leaving less for the items that matter for the decision.
Focus on what is not yet mastered
The more efficient route starts the reassessment where the last one ended: the items the child has not mastered. Those are the ones that change, and new goals come from them.
Still, keep the option to check a mastered skill if you notice it slipping. Regression happens, especially after a long break.
Compare with the last result
A reassessment result on its own says little. Its value is in the comparison. How many items has the child mastered since last time? Which areas moved fastest? Where did things stay flat?
How this works in Enable 360
Reassessment in the system repeats only the items the child has not mastered, and scores are calculated automatically. Up to four assessments of the same type can be combined in a cumulative report that shows progress from one round to the next, and new weaknesses become suggested goals in the plan.
See the systemFrequently asked questions
How often should a child be reassessed?
The center decides based on the tool and the child's plan. Many centers reassess roughly every six months.
Does reassessment ignore mastered items completely?
It repeats unmastered items, and the therapist can still check any skill they see slipping.
Can several assessments be compared in Enable 360?
Yes, up to four assessments of the same type in a cumulative report.
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