title: In search of the perfect assessment.
abstract: Assessment tools are essential in planning individual care for people with learning difficulties, but nurses often lack confidence in using them. This article looks at why this is, and discusses 10 commonly used tools.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Brigdon
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Todd
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D011581:Psychological Tests