This document discusses principles and good practices for communicating with children in assessments. It notes that several conventions and guidelines mandate involving children, and that doing so protects children, leads to more successful plans, and helps services meet their needs. Good practices include preparing children, ensuring they understand the process, allowing their input to guide assessments, building trust over time, and providing feedback on outcomes. Assessors must also consider children's development, culture, and adverse experiences to get accurate responses.