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Parent Concerns Category

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“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

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“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.

Family Meal Time Category

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“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).