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Assessment Tool for Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Individuals
with Neurodiversity

This assessment tool is designed to help professionals evaluate their

effectiveness in meeting the needs of culturally diverse individuals with
neurodiversity. Each question should be answered on a scale of 1 to 5,
where 1 is "Strongly Disagree" and 5 is "Strongly Agree."

Cultural Competency and Awareness 1 - 5

1. Cultural Competency Training: Our staff regularly undergoes
training in cultural competency and diversity.

2. Understanding Cultural Norms: We have a thorough
understanding of the cultural norms and values of the
communities we serve.

3. Use of Cultural Liaisons: We employ cultural liaisons or

interpreters to facilitate communication with culturally
diverse clients.
4. Representation in Staff: Our staff reflects the ethnic

diversity of the community we serve.
5. Cultural Sensitivity in Interventions: Our interventions are

tailored to respect and incorporate the cultural beliefs and
practices of our clients.

Assessment and Diagnosis 1 - 5

6. Culturally Adapted Tools: We use culturally adapted tools
and methods for assessing neurodiversity.

7. Comprehensive History Taking: We take comprehensive

histories that include cultural and linguistic factors.

8. Avoiding Cultural Bias: Our assessment processes actively
work to avoid cultural bias.

9. Family Involvement in Assessment: We involve families in the
assessment process, respecting their cultural perspectives.

10. Multidisciplinary Team Involvement: Our assessments

involve a multidisciplinary team with cultural competency.