General Overview of CTAC Assessment
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Western Michigan University SW MI Children’s Trauma Assessment Center
WHO?WHAT?
WHEN?
WHERE?
WHY?
History
• 1999: A Perceived Need Is Verified
• Started with only $25,000 from two small grants and University resources
• First child in March 2000
Mission
To provide comprehensive assessment of traumatized children ages birth to 18
years and share recommendations to caretakers and responsible persons.
Address the impact of trauma and subsequent changes in the child’s behavior, development, and
relationships
Philosophy
Children who are traumatized are often found to have significant
developmental delays in all domains. These children can
effectively be treated when delays are identified at an early age.
Services Education and Training
Research
CTAC COMPONENTS
Education and Training
SLP
OT
SW
Transdisciplinary Approach
Referrals
• Primary Referrals via Foster Care Case
• Worker Court referrals
• Community Mental Health
• Foster Parent Self Referral
Services
• Comprehensive Medical, Developmental, Pyschosocial Assessment
• Recommendations for services
• Medical consultation
Assessments
• Physical Exam: Emphasis on FASD Profile
3 Salient Features
FAS Diagnostic Grid (Univ. of Washington, 1999) 4 Digit Diagnostic Code Grid
Growth Deficiency
FAS Facial Features
Brain Dysfunction
______ _______ _______
Gestational Alcohol Exp
_______ ______
Significant
Moderate
Mild
None
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Absent
Definite 4
Probable 3
Possible 2
Unlikely 1
High
Some
Unknown
No risk
Growth Face Brain Gestational Alcohol
Exposure
4444=FAS---1111=WNL
PHYSICAL EXAM DEVELOPMENTAL DIAGNOSTIC CODE HISTORY
Assessments
• Hearing Evaluation
Assessments
Developmental Assessments (Team Based)– Infant and Preschool Inventories (0-6)
– Neurodevelopmental Examinations (Ages 4-15) (PEER….PEEX 2…..PEERAMID 2)
Assessments
– Kaufmann Brief Intelligence Test (KBIT)
– Clinical Observations/Sensory Profile
Neurodevelopmental Examinations
Gross Motor
Sensory Processing
Cognition
Graphic/Fine Motor
Speech/Language
Social Communication
Psychosocial Assessments…
CBCL: Child Behavior Checklist Play Based Interview
Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children (TSCC)
Draw a Person Test
Reactive Attachment Disorder Questionnaire (RADQ)
Child Sexual Behavior Inventory (CSBI)
Post Assessment
• Report to Case Manager and Caregiver
• Report to Court
• Recommendations for Services
Research Projects
CTAC in the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
www.nctsn.org
Research
Major Research Funding2003-2012
• Trauma Informed Child Welfare Systems Change (SAMHSA)
• Development and Study of School-Based Intervention Project (SAMHSA and OJJ-Safe Start)
Total: 4 million
Research Projects• Development and Study of School-Based
Intervention Project
PreSchool…Elementary…..Middle…Secondary…
• Creating Trauma Informed Communities