Which of the following early intervention assessments is helpful to practitioners who work with infants up to the age of 4 months?
A) Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO)
B) Infant Neurological International Battery (INFANIB)
C) Test of Environmental Supports (TOES)
D) Test of Playfulness (ToP)

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The Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) assessment is helpful to practitioners who work with newborn infants up to the age of 4 months (Nugent, Keefer, Minear, Johnson, & Blanchard, 2007). This is an individualized, infant-focused, family-centered assessment for use in examining communication and interactions between infants and parents. This assessment consists of 18 neurobehavioral observations that describe the infant's capacities and behavioral adaptations. It is designed to help parents identify the infant's unique capabilities and vulnerabilities. Occupational therapy practitioners can help parents learn to understand and interpret the infant's behaviors so parents can in turn respond in ways to meet their child's developmental needs.

Which of the Following Early Intervention Assessments Is Helpful to Practitioners