A child-focused referral question
The engagement addresses defined questions about care, relationships, adjustment and family functioning. Available sources and the need for personal assessments are considered.
Integrating different sources
Interviews, records, psychological instruments and contextual information may inform the analysis. Observed findings are distinguished from third-party statements and hypotheses.
Reviewing family assessment reports
A review examines how the referral question, sources, methodology and conclusions relate to one another. It may identify points requiring clarification in expert testimony.