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Parent Concerns Category

“Parent Concerns”  is one of the four categories that need to be recorded in order for a clinician to diagnose your child.


How to Record a “Parent Concerns” Video

– Record any time/activity that results in behavior that is of primary concern for you and that you would like to share with the clinician.
– Set up the camera ahead of time.
– In the first minute of recording please say out loud what you would like the clinician to see (“This is Johnny ignoring me;” or “This change causes a really bad temper tantrum”).
– Make sure the child being recorded is in view of the camera. If necessary move the camera around but try not to be obviously filming the child.

Play Alone Category

“Play Alone”  is one of the four categories that need to be recorded in order for a clinician to diagnose your child.


How to Record a “Play Alone” Video

– Record your child playing with toys/fun items (NO ELECTRONICS).
– Set up 5-10 toys.
– Mount the camera ahead of time and make sure the child/toys are in view and the child is facing the camera.
– Play with him briefly to get the play started (call his name; point to something saying “Look at that;” ask him where something is in the room, “Where’s the dog?”; try to get him to smile without touching).
– After each interaction, wait and see what he does. After a few minutes of interaction, let him play alone.

Play with Others Category

“Play with Others”  is one of the four categories that need to be recorded in order for a clinician to diagnose your child.


How to Record a “Play with Others” Video

– Record your child playing with a sibling (or with you if no siblings).
– Set up five fun items (toys/books/NO ELECTRONICS).
– Mount camera so both play partners and the toys are in view and the child is facing camera.
– Briefly interact with the child (say his name; direct his attention to sibling; offer a toy- hold it out but don’t give it to him) and then wait for his reaction.
– After a few minutes let the children play. If no sibling, play with the child but let him guide the play.

Family Meal Time Category

“Family Meal Time” is one of the four categories that need to be recorded in order for a clinician to diagnose your child.


How to Record a “Family Meal Time” Video

– Record any family meal time.
– Mount the camera ahead of time.
– Make sure everyone is in the frame and the child is facing the camera.
– Interact with each other like you normally do.
– Interact with the child at least four times (say his name; offer food/drink; ask him to look at something and point to it; look at him and smile, see if he smiles back).
– Other family members should also interact with the child, but do not overdo it (if the child starts to talk/interact, let him guide the interaction).