Assess all five areas mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) with FirstSTEp™: Screening Test for Evaluating Preschoolers (FirstSTEp™). This fun screening instrument is ideal for identifying preschoolers who are at risk for developmental delays. And FirstSTEp™ is brief, enabling you to screen large numbers of children quickly.
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Fun Format
Activities are enjoyable and accommodate children moving around the room during testing to create a more natural situation. The 12 subtests are presented as games to motivate children and put them at ease.
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Addresses IDEA Domains
Twelve subtests are divided into three of the five domains: Cognition, Communication and Motor. The optional Social-Emotional Scale and Adaptive Behavior Checklist address the fourth and fifth domains.
The Social-Emotional Rating Scale and a Parent/Teacher Rating Checklist survey Attention/Activity Levels, Social Interactions, Personal Traits and Serious Behaviour Problems. The Adaptive Behaviour Checklist surveys activities of Daily Living, Self-Control, Relationships and Interactions, and Functioning in the Community.
FirstSTEp™ reports classify children as 'Within Acceptable Limits', 'Caution' (mild to moderate developmental delays), or 'At Risk' (for developmental delays).