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 adapt to being separated from her parents for short periods without too much distress. This is testing which of the following criteria:

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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 adapt to being separated from her parents for short periods without too much distress. This is testing which of the following criteria:
	Psychological readiness
	Physical readiness
	Cognitive readiness
	Emotional readiness

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The therapist's question about whether Thandi can adapt to being separated from her parents without too much distress is testing **emotional readiness**. Emotional readiness refers to a child's ability to manage feelings, cope with separation, and adjust to new environments, which are all important for starting school.