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Summary Sheet

 

A summary sheet developed for interpretation, showing variables and description from one observation.

Variable Description
Space Mom sat close by above - on mat table above S., SLP, OT
Facial Quiet expression, some smiles, eyes on S. intensely
Body Oriented toward S. and activity
Verbal:
parent initiated
Brought up issue about glasses (S. throws them off at home)
Verbal:
parent response
Answered questions with simple responses. Responded to interpreter.
Verbal:
mutual engagement
Clapped along with SLP and gave praise at same time ("muy bien")
Actions:
treatment
Showed picture when given book by SLP
Actions:
parenting
Straightened S.'s glasses, rubbed back, soothed, talking to her in quiet Spanish
Actions: other --
Interpreter Present; talking directly to mom sometimes
Environment Large room, other family in corner; quiet
Type of treatment Speech and occupational therapy (OT); play-based co-treatment
Diagnosis Seizure disorder; developmental delays (speech, motor, cognitive)
Other Family here 11 months from Mexico; monolingual Spanish
 


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