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Quick query re child's views section for statement assessment

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Peaceflower · 12/09/2010 21:05

I have given dd (13) every chance to complete this. In answer to every question, she responds "notning", or "none".

Now should I complete the form along those lines, or put down what I think the answers should be?

Typical questions
What are you good at
What do you enjoy at school
What is your best subject
What aren't you good at,
Etc etc

If I complete the form her way, it would show her lack of confidence, low self-esteem, and feeling of hopelessness. Or am I wrong, and should I complete it from what I know about her.

I need to submit the form by Tuesday, Helpppppppp

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Peaceflower · 12/09/2010 21:58

I would really appreciate your views.

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anonandlikeit · 12/09/2010 22:10

Depends, if her level of understanding or confidence means those answers are true in her eyes then write it as she sees it or understands it iykwim.
If however she is just being a teenager it may be worth you addinga few extra bits.

Peaceflower · 12/09/2010 22:25

Anon, Thank you. I think this is a bit of both, ie this is how she sees things, and also a teenage thing.

I'm inclined to write down what she's said, and as you said, add a few extra bits.

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sugarcandymonster · 12/09/2010 23:31

Will she actually talk about her views even if she won't write them down? My DS hates writing so I recorded him speaking and transcribed it for the forms, is that something that could help?

Peaceflower · 13/09/2010 06:56

Sugar, thank you for your comments. I woke up this morning and decided to complete the form for her, from what I know of her.

Dd won't cooperate and has not seen the Ed Psych appointed to see her as part of the assessment.

I can only do my best.

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