Resources for the Clue Cards

Instructions

The instructions that come with your Clue Cards are minimal and we highly recommend you review these more detailed ones. You can download them here. 

Also, please check out our video:

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Other tips:

If you are doing multiple tasks with a child within a session we recommend doing this one last. This gives you time to establish rapport if you are just meeting and it's best to record the results right after it is completed. You run the risk of having it be in the way of other activities if you start with it; this may cause the cards to move from their locations. 

We don't typically use the word "stress" when introducing it to children. Instead, we talk about the size of the problem (see video). Sometimes knowing that they will have a conversation about stress increases their feelings of stress!

Use the blank cards when needed. 

Documentation

Want to include the results of your Clue Card interview in a document?

Copy and paste this description:

The Stress Detective Clue Cards is an interview task that helps students rate a variety of possible stressors that they may encounter. They are asked to sort cards into one of five categories to rate how much each item is perceived to be a problem. The cards include pictures on one side, words on the other. This is not an all-inclusive list and cards used for this assessment were determined based on what was learned about the child prior to the evaluation. It also includes items that are not typically stressors, or are not thought to be stressors, for that child to help assess the child’s self-awareness and understanding of the activity. 

You can also download a template that include the description and a table in which you can enter the information. 

Some documentation tips:

Voice typing their responses into the table makes recording the results much easier! If you use Google Workspace you can use their free voice typing tool. (We're happy to help if you're not sure how to do this. Please contact us at info@thestressdetective.com)

For documenting in a computer system/app as part of an Individualized Education Program process and you need to categorize what kind of activity this is we consider this an interview with the student and recommend using that if it is an option in your state.

Use the Clue Cards as a Therapy Tool

Address problem solving, perspective taking, and helping children understand what they can and can't control. 

Watch this video to learn more

This is not a standardized assessment or medical tool and is not intended to be used for diagnostic purposes or medical advice. It is intended to be for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.