Scale of emotional development-short (SED-S) Complete Kit

The Scale of Emotional Development – Short (SED-S) is an instrument for the assessment of Emotional Development (ED) in individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ID). The SED-S can help gain a better understanding of how challenging behaviours and psychiatric disorders relate to different emotional needs and adaptive capabilities at various levels of ED.

It offers professional teams a reference framework that facilitates diagnostic evaluation and enables them to better attune settings and interactions to the specific needs of individuals with an ID.

Benefits

• Enhanced Understanding: Deeper insights into how challenging behaviours and psychiatric disorders relate to emotional needs in individuals with ID.
• User-Friendly Reports: Clear, structured assessments that help professionals tailor interventions to meet the unique needs of individuals with ID.
• Extended Age Range: Suitable for assessing emotional development up to age 12, addressing a critical gap in current assessments.
• Time efficient: The questionnaire can be completed in approximately 30 to 60 minutes. The scoring algorithm is simple and easy to handle with paper/pencil version. Scoring takes around 5 to 10 minutes.

Key Features

• Semi-Structured Assessment: Utilizes a questionnaire-based interview, conducted by multiple informants who are familiar with the individual, to gather accurate behavioural observations.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Contains 200 items describing behaviours across eight developmental domains, ensuring a thorough evaluation of emotional development.
• Diagnostic Support: Offers additional information to support the diagnosis of suspected autism spectrum disorders through a robust scoring algorithm.
• Validated Tools: Backed by extensive research, the SED-S is designed to enhance the quality of psychiatric care for individuals with intellectual disabilities