Children who experience homelessness should be screened for which of the following?

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Meeting the needs of persons and families who are homeless begins with a comprehensive evaluation process. This process should include the development of an occupational profile (American Occupational Therapy Association [AOTA], 2014) and the use of assessments to measure mental health functioning, developmental levels in children, and occupational performance, occupational participation, and independent living skills. Mental health assessments should include screening for depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, and substance abuse. Developmental assessments are important when evaluating the needs and abilities of children who are homeless. It is well documented that children living in impoverished environments often experience developmental delays (Black, Hess, & Berenson-Howard, 2000; Murnane, 2007; National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 2005).

Children Who Experience Homelessness Should Be Screened for Which of the Following