To determine whether Thandi is “school-ready” her father takes her to an occupational therapist to conduct a school readiness assessment. During the intake interview with Thandi’s father, the therapist asks him whether Thandi can use the bathroom independently. This is testing which of the following criteria:

Question

Cognitive readiness
Social readiness
Physical readiness
Psychological readiness

Answer 1

The question about whether Thandi can use the bathroom independently is testing physical readiness. This aspect of school readiness includes the child's ability to perform self-care tasks, such as toileting, which are essential for functioning independently in a school environment.