Their Voice Matters: A Culturally Responsive Revision Process for a Performance-Based Life Skills Assessment for Youth Transitioning From Foster Care
Abstract Date Presented 04/03/2025 An adaptation of the Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills, henceforth described as a performance-based living skills assessment, was administered to youth formerly in care. This presentation discusses their perspectives and the subsequent assessment revisions to meet their needs. Primary Author and Speaker: Emily Farber Additional Authors and Speakers: Brooke Tubbs, Amy Armstrong-Heimsoth Contributing Authors: Stefanie Ortega, Brittany Small, Mi Vu, Grant Shinagawa, Meagan Durazo, Angel Brito, Tommi Hintnaus, Destiny Berry
Authors
- Amy Armstrong-Heimsoth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7515-8086)
- Mai Thi Thuy Vu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0238-3569)
- David Berry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6524-2447)
- E. Farber (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3976-6559)
- Beverly M Small
- S. Suárez Ortega
- Ana Paula de Brito
- Brooke Tubbs
- Grant Shinagawa
- Meagan Durazo
- Tommi Hintnaus
Institutions
- Northern Arizona University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Occupational Therapy
- Published
- 2025-07-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2025.79s2-po1
- Primary Topic
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00