Van Dijk Approach (Child-Guided Assessment)

Dr. Van Dijk found that children with sensory and multiple disabilities are often uninterested in the outside world; therefore, the scale focuses on observing the outside world by following the child's movements, feelings, and interests demonstrated in the moment to help children express their learning abilities.

Used with:

Children from birth up to sixteen years of age

Objective:

Empower children and youth with sensory and multiple disabilities to observe the outside world and interact with people and objects to limit the impact of sensory loss on growth and development.

Contains:

Behavioral state
Orienting response
Learning channels
Approach – avoidance
Memory
Social interaction
Communication
Problem solving