In addition, individuals in the program can be matched with public records. This might include driving records, arrest and conviction records, or school records. Behavioral observations can be helpful if the program intends to teach particular skills or behaviors. Observing parents interacting with their child provides an opportunity for programs to demonstrate alternative and non-abusive methods of discipline. Observing parents at play with their child could demonstrate how parents are integrating physical therapy activities along with the play activities.
Interviews are a rich source of information.
Aside from the informant responding to formal questions, it also gives participants a chance to talk about the program and the individual's participation in the program. Whatever the source of information, attention must be paid to confidentiality. The way in which you collect and report information must not do harm to consumers, staff, or others associated with the program. Obviously, personal identifying information must not be included on data collection forms or reports. In addition, the manner in which information is gathered should not, in and of itself, pose a physical, psychological, or social threat to an individual.