I completely agree with Kelly, however, I have found that both parents and teachers need an SLP present when completing the Matrix--at lest the first two or three times. I used to let them complete it on their own time, but found that in the long run it was wasted time. Our results were almost always so very different, when upon analysis and discussion it was revealed that they really didn't understand how to interrupter behaviors as communication. I complete it with them now, and their understanding of the Matrix and their student's/child's communicative behaviors has improved tremendously!

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The nice thing with the timing of the Matrix is that you can go through the matrix several times with one student. So I always suggest to new people, that you go through it once yourself. Then you will have a good idea of how much time it will take your teacher and your parent to go through it. If you each do the matrix separately, you can compare your findings.

The timing question is a difficult one because it can be five minutes to 45 minutes, depending upon the skills of the student. This is why I always suggest that you go through it ahead of involving others.

You can also do a preview that essentially doesn't count by doing the "TRY IT" (This is the first section when you click on ASSESSMENT at the top) Go to the Orange Section. Everything in Orange is the Assessment ; Everything in Blue is the Community. Also under the ASSESSMENT, right next to TRY IT, is the HOW TO USE section, Here you will find 5 short videos - these will give you a quick look at the assessment.

Give it a try! you can't mess up - you always have 30 days to go back and change your responses. So even if you do start an Assessment with a parent or a teacher, if you run out of time - it's okay - you have 30 days to come back and finish.