Social Development
A. Behavior and Interaction with Peers and Adults
1. Does the child engage in (select all that apply):
Parallel play (plays near other children but does not interact)
Interactive play (engages with others but without structured cooperation)
Cooperative play (plays with others)
Pretend play (creates or acts out imaginative scenarios)
Other:
2. Does the child follow the rules of a game?
Yes
No
3. Does the child share materials/toys?
Yes
No
4. Does the child patiently wait for his/her turn?
Yes
No
5. Does the child take turns?
Yes
No
6. Does the child initiate peer interactions?
Yes
No
7. Does the child interact with familiar peers only?
Yes
No
8. How often does the child engage in conflict?
Frequently
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Other:
9. Does the child seek out adult interaction?
Yes
No
10. Does the child respond well to adult guidance?
Yes
No
11. Does the child hesitate to engage with unfamiliar adults?
Yes
No
Other:
12. Does the child avoid interactions with adults?
Yes
No
Eye Contact & Group Participation
13. Does the child establish and maintain eye contact when interacting with others?
Yes
No
14. Does the child remain seated and/or remain with the group during an activity?
Yes
No
Response to Change and Disappointment
15. What tends to upset the child?
16. How does the child react when upset?
17. How does the child typically react when a change or disappointment occurs?
Child adjusts easily
Child cries
Child verbally expresses frustration
Child withdraws from the activity
Child requires adult support to transition
Other:
Self-Regulation and Coping Strategies
18. Does the child self-regulate?
Yes
No
19. Does the child demonstrate difficulty self-regulating?
Yes
No
20. What strategies does the child use to self-regulate?
Engages in deep breathing
Uses sensory tools (fidgets, weighted blankets, sensory cushion, brushing, etc.)
Seeks adult support
Withdraws from the situation
Other:
Safety Awareness & Emotional Understanding
21. Does the child demonstrate safety awareness (avoiding dangerous situations, following safety rules)?
Yes
No
22. Does the child identify and express their own feelings?
Yes
No
Other:
23. Does the child recognize and identify with the emotions of others?
Yes
No
24. Does the child demonstrate empathy for others?
Yes
No
25. Does the child respect the personal space of others?
Yes
No
26. Is the child receiving counseling services?
Yes
No
27. If yes, have you conferred with the therapist provider regarding the child's progress?
Yes
No
B. Student Strengths, Preferences, and Interests
28. What are the child's social strengths?
Engages well with peers
Demonstrates strong communication skills
Shows empathy and concern for others
Follows social rules (e.g., waiting their turn, raising their hand)
Demonstrates leadership qualities
Other:
29. What activities or social settings does the child prefer?
Playing alone
Small group activities
Large group activities
Structured games
Unstructured/free play
Other:
30. What are the child's social interests?
C. Social Development Needs and Parent Concerns
31. What are the social development needs of the child?
32. Have parents expressed concerns about their child's social development?
Yes
No
33. Have parents expressed concerns regarding their child's emotional regulation?
Yes
No
34. If yes, what concerns have the parents shared?
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