1.1.R.10 Raw score (CA (child), CP (child))

Definition

For the purposes of CA (child) (1.1.C.90) and CP (child) (1.1.C.361), 'raw score' refers to the individual scores obtained in the DCLA (1.1.D.170) from the answers on the THP (1.1.T.170) and carer questionnaires to questions about:

• functional ability (1.1.F.250),
• behaviour (1.1.B.20), AND
• special care needs (1.1.S.240)

prior to various weightings and adjustments being made before an overall DCLA rating is derived.

Policy reference: SS Guide 1.1.F.280 Functional domains (CA (child), CP (child)), 1.1.W.20 Weighting for developmental milestones (CA (child), CP (child)), 1.1.W.30 Weighting for functional domains (CA (child), CP (child)), 3.6.12 Disability Care Load assessment (Child) DCLA

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Last reviewed: 1 July 2010