cross-informant assessment

Cross-informant assessment involves gathering information about a person’s behavior, emotions, or symptoms from multiple sources, such as parents, teachers, or the individual themselves. This approach helps create a more comprehensive understanding of the person's experiences across different settings and perspectives. Since people can see and interpret behaviors differently depending on the situation, involving various informants provides a balanced view. It is commonly used in mental health, education, and healthcare to improve diagnosis and treatment planning by capturing a complete picture of the person's functioning.