The way in which service providers document a child’s progress and determine his or her developmental level. In California, the tools used are the DRDP. A parent of a deaf child may encounter the term “assessment” when discussing their child’s progress and developmental level with their child’s speech therapist or audiologist. The professional may explain that they will use various assessment tools to track the child’s progress and determine their current developmental level.
Has your child or family member been identified as deaf or hard of hearing?