BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATION AND SCREENING (BOSR)
EXAMINATION ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
The three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children: -
ANSWER-The three main reasons child care programs observe and screen
children are to foster growth and development in every child, detect early signs of
developmental delay or disability, and identify signs of child abuse and neglect.
These processes are also used to support: - ANSWER-These processes are also
used to support quality curriculum development; help parents support growth and
development at home; allow timely referral for early intervention services; and
provide a common reference point and basis for interaction between parents,
program staff, and other professionals.
Early Intervention - ANSWER-Early intervention is a system of services that help
children who have a developmental disability or delay.
Observation and screening overview - ANSWER-Observation and screening
provide opportunities for communication between parents, staff, and child
development specialists because they include written evidence of a child's growth
and development over time.
Child care professionals observe and screen children so they can facilitate the
growth and development of _________________________________ in their
program, detect early signs of developmental delay or disability, and identify signs
of child abuse or neglect. - ANSWER-every child
Observation - ANSWER-Observation helps a program function at its best over
several operational and functional areas.
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,________________________is 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.
- ANSWER-Observation
________________________is 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. -
ANSWER-Screening
Screening - ANSWER-Screening determines if children are developing typically,
identifies early signs of delay or disability, and provides a basis for referral.
Developmental Milestones - ANSWER-Developmental milestones are observable
behaviors, traits, skills, or abilities that typically appear at specific age ranges.
Observation and screening foster growth and development in every child by
________________________ the child's developmental-age level and by using the
information obtained from observation and screening to develop: • Inside and
outside learning spaces • Personal care routines • Communication and interaction
practices • Learning activities • Program policies and procedures - ANSWER-
determining
Observation and screening can detect early signs of developmental delay or
disability when child care staff members are trained to
_________________________ and _____________________ signs of typical or
atypical growth and development. - ANSWER-identify and document
Atypical - ANSWER-Atypical means the same thing as not typical or not expected.
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, Assessment & Evaluation - ANSWER-Assessment can lead to an evaluation,
which may qualify the child for benefits under IDEA.
Assessment - ANSWER-Assessment is a process whereby an agency or
organization gathers and reviews multiple sources of information about a child's
suspected or confirmed developmental delay or disability and uses that information
to improve a child's outcomes.
Evaluation - ANSWER-Evaluation is a process that determines a child's eligibility
for federal, state, and local programs and services.
Documented evidence - ANSWER-Documented evidence refers to written data
collected by the program. For example, there may be a file note stating when a
child could stand on one foot.
Child care professionals should: - ANSWER-Child care professionals observe and
screen children, and should work with families to make referrals.
Observation, screening, assessment, and evaluation are __________________
___________________. - ANSWER-Observation, screening, assessment, and
evaluation are interrelated processes.
Child care programs should: - ANSWER-Child care programs should support
families by observing and screening children through an ongoing, systematic
process.
Developmental domains - ANSWER-Developmental domains categorize children's
skills and abilities. They include Physical Development, Cognitive Development
and General Knowledge, Language and Communication, Social and Emotional,
and Approaches to Learning.
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EXAMINATION ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
The three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children: -
ANSWER-The three main reasons child care programs observe and screen
children are to foster growth and development in every child, detect early signs of
developmental delay or disability, and identify signs of child abuse and neglect.
These processes are also used to support: - ANSWER-These processes are also
used to support quality curriculum development; help parents support growth and
development at home; allow timely referral for early intervention services; and
provide a common reference point and basis for interaction between parents,
program staff, and other professionals.
Early Intervention - ANSWER-Early intervention is a system of services that help
children who have a developmental disability or delay.
Observation and screening overview - ANSWER-Observation and screening
provide opportunities for communication between parents, staff, and child
development specialists because they include written evidence of a child's growth
and development over time.
Child care professionals observe and screen children so they can facilitate the
growth and development of _________________________________ in their
program, detect early signs of developmental delay or disability, and identify signs
of child abuse or neglect. - ANSWER-every child
Observation - ANSWER-Observation helps a program function at its best over
several operational and functional areas.
1
,________________________is 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.
- ANSWER-Observation
________________________is 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. -
ANSWER-Screening
Screening - ANSWER-Screening determines if children are developing typically,
identifies early signs of delay or disability, and provides a basis for referral.
Developmental Milestones - ANSWER-Developmental milestones are observable
behaviors, traits, skills, or abilities that typically appear at specific age ranges.
Observation and screening foster growth and development in every child by
________________________ the child's developmental-age level and by using the
information obtained from observation and screening to develop: • Inside and
outside learning spaces • Personal care routines • Communication and interaction
practices • Learning activities • Program policies and procedures - ANSWER-
determining
Observation and screening can detect early signs of developmental delay or
disability when child care staff members are trained to
_________________________ and _____________________ signs of typical or
atypical growth and development. - ANSWER-identify and document
Atypical - ANSWER-Atypical means the same thing as not typical or not expected.
2
, Assessment & Evaluation - ANSWER-Assessment can lead to an evaluation,
which may qualify the child for benefits under IDEA.
Assessment - ANSWER-Assessment is a process whereby an agency or
organization gathers and reviews multiple sources of information about a child's
suspected or confirmed developmental delay or disability and uses that information
to improve a child's outcomes.
Evaluation - ANSWER-Evaluation is a process that determines a child's eligibility
for federal, state, and local programs and services.
Documented evidence - ANSWER-Documented evidence refers to written data
collected by the program. For example, there may be a file note stating when a
child could stand on one foot.
Child care professionals should: - ANSWER-Child care professionals observe and
screen children, and should work with families to make referrals.
Observation, screening, assessment, and evaluation are __________________
___________________. - ANSWER-Observation, screening, assessment, and
evaluation are interrelated processes.
Child care programs should: - ANSWER-Child care programs should support
families by observing and screening children through an ongoing, systematic
process.
Developmental domains - ANSWER-Developmental domains categorize children's
skills and abilities. They include Physical Development, Cognitive Development
and General Knowledge, Language and Communication, Social and Emotional,
and Approaches to Learning.
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