PICCOLO sample items.pdf

Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes (PICCOLO)

Developed by Lori A. Roggman, Ph.D., Gina A. Cook, Ph.D., Mark S. Innocenti, Ph.D., Vonda Jump Norman, Ph.D., & Katie Christiansen, Ph.D., with Sheila Anderson, Ph.D.

AFFECTION

Warmth, physical closeness, and positive expressions toward child
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Observation guidelines

#	Parent...	Absent	Barely	Clearly
1	speaks in a warm tone of voice	0	1	2
2	smiles at child	0	1	2

RESPONSIVENESS

Responding to child’s cues, emotions, words, interests, and behaviors
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Observation guidelines

#	Parent...	Absent	Barely	Clearly
1	pays attention to what child is doing	0	1	2
2	changes pace or activity to meet child’s interests or needs	0	1	2

ENCOURAGEMENT

Active support of exploration, effort, skills, initiative, curiosity, creativity, and play
Observation guidelines

#	Parent...	Barely	Clearly
1	explains reasons for something to child	1	2
2	suggests activities to extend what child is doing	1	2
3	waits for child's response after making a suggestion	1	2
4	encourages child to handle toys	1	2