DCF Behavioral Observation And Screening: Questions
& Expert Solutions
Observation Right Ans - process in which child care professionals
RECOGNIZE and DOCUMENT identifiable DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES as
they appear, using tools (checklists, anecdotal records, and running records)
within a developmental domain
Screening Right Ans - process in which child care professionals use
specialized OBSERVATION and DOCUMENTATION to identify and measure
specific skills and abilities, document, and monitor typical development or
possible DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY.
Developmental Milestones Right Ans - observable BEHAVIORS, TRAITS,
SKILLS, or ABILITIES that typically appear at SPECIFIC AGE RANGES
3 Main Reasons Child Care Programs Observe & Screen Children Right Ans
- -Foster GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT in every child
-Detect early SIGNS of DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY or DISABILITY
-Identify SIGNS of CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
Early Intervention Right Ans - A SYSTEM of services that HELP children
who have a developmental disability or delay
Atypical Right Ans - means the same as not typical or not expected
Documented Evidence Right Ans - refers to written data collected by the
program. Ex, there may be a file note stating when a child could stand on 1
foot
Developmental Domains Right Ans - categorize children's skills and
abilities
(Physical Development, Cognitive Development and General Knowledge,
Language and Communication, Social and Emotional, and Approaches to
Learning.
Natural Environment/Setting Right Ans - refers to places the child would
typically be (home, child care program, schools, church, doctor's)
, Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Right Ans - a research based
framework based on meeting children where they are individually, by age,
and culturally
Individualized Care Right Ans - refers to attention paid to a child which
recognizes and adapts to his/her unique character and physical, emotional,
and cognitive traits
During screening process parents are Right Ans - ALWAYS involved,
sometimes as active participants
Assessment Right Ans - A process whereby and agency or organization
gathers and reviews multiple sources of information about a child's suspected
or confirmed developmental delay or disability, and uses that info. to improve
a child's outcomes. Can lead to evaluation
Child Care Professionals in Florida refer families to Right Ans - the Florida
Diagnostic and Learning Resource Systems's Child Find
Evaluation Right Ans - A process that determines a child's eligibility for
federal , state, and local programs and services.
Role as a Child Care Professional Right Ans - Observation, Screening,
Referral
Guideline Right Ans - a general course of actin taken to achieve a desired
result
Best Practice Right Ans - A specific action taken by experts in the field to
achieve a desired result
4 Guidelines for Observers & Screeners of Children Right Ans - 1. Be
informed
2. Be objective & accurate
3. Be honest and fair
4. Be focused
& Expert Solutions
Observation Right Ans - process in which child care professionals
RECOGNIZE and DOCUMENT identifiable DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES as
they appear, using tools (checklists, anecdotal records, and running records)
within a developmental domain
Screening Right Ans - process in which child care professionals use
specialized OBSERVATION and DOCUMENTATION to identify and measure
specific skills and abilities, document, and monitor typical development or
possible DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY.
Developmental Milestones Right Ans - observable BEHAVIORS, TRAITS,
SKILLS, or ABILITIES that typically appear at SPECIFIC AGE RANGES
3 Main Reasons Child Care Programs Observe & Screen Children Right Ans
- -Foster GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT in every child
-Detect early SIGNS of DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY or DISABILITY
-Identify SIGNS of CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
Early Intervention Right Ans - A SYSTEM of services that HELP children
who have a developmental disability or delay
Atypical Right Ans - means the same as not typical or not expected
Documented Evidence Right Ans - refers to written data collected by the
program. Ex, there may be a file note stating when a child could stand on 1
foot
Developmental Domains Right Ans - categorize children's skills and
abilities
(Physical Development, Cognitive Development and General Knowledge,
Language and Communication, Social and Emotional, and Approaches to
Learning.
Natural Environment/Setting Right Ans - refers to places the child would
typically be (home, child care program, schools, church, doctor's)
, Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Right Ans - a research based
framework based on meeting children where they are individually, by age,
and culturally
Individualized Care Right Ans - refers to attention paid to a child which
recognizes and adapts to his/her unique character and physical, emotional,
and cognitive traits
During screening process parents are Right Ans - ALWAYS involved,
sometimes as active participants
Assessment Right Ans - A process whereby and agency or organization
gathers and reviews multiple sources of information about a child's suspected
or confirmed developmental delay or disability, and uses that info. to improve
a child's outcomes. Can lead to evaluation
Child Care Professionals in Florida refer families to Right Ans - the Florida
Diagnostic and Learning Resource Systems's Child Find
Evaluation Right Ans - A process that determines a child's eligibility for
federal , state, and local programs and services.
Role as a Child Care Professional Right Ans - Observation, Screening,
Referral
Guideline Right Ans - a general course of actin taken to achieve a desired
result
Best Practice Right Ans - A specific action taken by experts in the field to
achieve a desired result
4 Guidelines for Observers & Screeners of Children Right Ans - 1. Be
informed
2. Be objective & accurate
3. Be honest and fair
4. Be focused
