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Observation. ANSWER an ongoing process in which child care professionals
recognize and document identifiable developmental milestones as they appear, using
tools such as checklists, anecdotal records, and running records
Screening. ANSWER an ongoing process in which child care professionals use
specialized observation and documentation tools to identify, document, and monitor
typical development or possible developmental delay
three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children. ANSWER 1)
foster growth and development in every child
2)detect early signs of developmental delay or disability
3)identify signs of child abuse and neglect
1) why are observation and screening important?. ANSWER 1) can help child care
professionals identify the signs of child abuse and neglect
2) why are observation and screening important?. ANSWER 2) support quality
curriculum development by focusing on learning goals and objectives, lesson plans,
and teaching strategies on the development and implementation of activities that
strengthen the child's skills
, 3) why are observation and screening important?. ANSWER 3) can help parents
support their child's growth and development at home by increasing the volume and
quality of information available to them
4) why are observation and screening important?. ANSWER 4) allow timely referral
for intervention; the earlier signs of developmental delay or disability are identified,
the better the outcome for their child (early intervention)
observation and screening overview. ANSWER they include written evidence of a
child's growth and development over time
What is observation/ what does it do?. ANSWER document a child's growth and
development, identify skills or abilities within a developmental domain, should be
performed by a familiar person in the child's natural environment, results are carefully
documented following set guidelines and written procedures
FDLRS agency. ANSWER provides screening Florida diagnostic learning resource
system
What is screening/ what does it do?. ANSWER develop typically or to identify early
signs of delay or disability, measure specific skills and abilities as indicated by a
screening instrument, takes place recurrently using an instrument that is proven to be
valid accurate and reliable
Benefits of screening. ANSWER -identify specific areas of concern
-determine if assessment or evaluation may be necessary
-basis for referral
-give info to parents to make decisions